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Joint Center Tech Policy Director Named AI Policy Influencer
Brookings Institute named Davis Esq. as an AI Policy Influencer in their “Recognizing the (un)Hidden Figures in AI” article. The Center for Technology Innovation seeks to highlight the women who…
Joint Center Mourns the Passing of First Black Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Mourns the Passing of First Black Secretary of Labor WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of former…
Joint Center Joined National Urban League’s Fair Budget Coalition
The National Urban League formed a new alliance of civil rights leaders, economic justice advocates, and policy experts demanding for a federal budget that centers fairness, opportunity, and economic security.…
Joint Center Condemns Executive Order to Close the Department of Education, Citing Threat to Black Academic Advancement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Victoria Johnson, victoria. johnson@jointcenter.org Joint Center Condemns Executive Order to Close the Department of Education, Citing Threat to Black Academic…
Joint Center Responds to Unprecedented Removal of EEOC Commissioners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 29, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Responds to Unprecedented Removal of EEOC Commissioners WASHINGTON—In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to fire two commissioners…
Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2025 Contact: Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org press@jointcenter.org Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of President Jimmy…
Joint Center Recognizes the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Durbin for Championing Diversity With Their New Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Recognizes the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Durbin for Championing Diversity With Their New Hires WASHINGTON — In response…
Joint Center Mourns the Loss of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-NJ), the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released the following statement: “We mourn the loss…
Joint Center Responds to the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion Disbandment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Responds to the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion Disbandment WASHINGTON — In response to the U.S.…
Joint Center Mourns Loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 2, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Mourns Loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson WASHINGTON – In response to the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie…