Press Statements
Not Just the Pipeline: How to Increase Diversity at Facebook and Other Tech Companies
by Alejandra Montoya-Boyer #FBNoExcuses has been trending today after Facebook released its annual diversity report with little gain.The revealed that the numbers of Latino and Black employees remain staggeringly low,…
Joint Center Mourns Passing of Cassandra Quin Butts
“On behalf of the Joint Center and our elected officials and policy experts who serve communities of color, I want to express our sadness and loss upon learning of the…
Eddie Williams Receives Joint Center Award Today
At a reception today, former president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Eddie N. Williams will receive the organization’s highest award—The Louis E. Martin Great American Award.…
Joint Center Mourns Passing of Former EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien
“I am confident that I am here because many people who lived before I was born were determined that I should have opportunities that they could only witness in dreams…
Joint Center’s Response to My Brother’s Keeper Task Force
Last Friday the White House announced the initial report of the “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force, which aims to build public- and private-sector partnerships to improve life opportunities for boys…
Joint Center Statement Regarding The White House “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force Report
WASHINGTON, Friday, May 30, 2014–Today President Obama announced the initial report of the “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force, which aims to build public- and private-sector partnerships to improve life opportunities…
Joint Center Board Announces Spencer Overton as Interim President and CEO
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Governors of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies today announced George Washington University Law Professor Spencer Overton as its new Interim President & CEO.…
Energy & Environment Program Applauds President’s Climate Fight
WASHINGTON, DC – The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Energy and Environment Program released the following statement today regarding President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address:…
Joint Center Reflects on the Legacy of Long-Time Board Chairman Wendell G. Freeland (1925-2014)
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, along with the nation’s legal community, mourns the death of Mr. Wendell G. Freeland – a legendary civil right leader, Tuskegee Airman,…
Joint Center Congratulates Promise Zones Communities
Earlier today, President Obama announced that the first five Promise Zones community grants have been awarded, namely to San Antonio, Texas; Philadelphia; Los Angeles; Southeastern Kentucky; and the Choctaw Nation…