Press Statements
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 Recommits to Our Work as America’s Black Think Tank
Dear Supporters and Partners of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, As we navigate the ongoing change in today’s political environment, we are once again reminded of how…
The Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2024 The Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX),…
Joint Center Joins Civil Rights Advocates in Decrying the Removal of Civil Rights Protections in American Privacy Rights Act
The Joint Center, which is part of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Media/Telecommunications Task Force, signed a statement decrying the removal of civil rights protections in the…
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…
Historic Milestone Achieved as Diverse Candidates Confirmed for Federal Reserve Board of Governors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 7, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Historic Milestone Achieved as Diverse Candidates Confirmed for Federal Reserve Board of Governors WASHINGTON – The Joint Center for Political…
Joint Center Stands Firm on Protecting Funds for House of Representatives’ Diversity and Inclusion Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 1, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Stands Firm on Protecting Funds for House of Representatives’ Diversity and Inclusion Office WASHINGTON — In response to…
Joint Center Praises President Biden for Appointing Shuwanza Goff to Top White House Position
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Praises President Biden for Appointing Shuwanza Goff to Top White House Position Goff is first Black woman to…