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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 7h
ICYMI: This week, the Joint Center hosted its third National Economic Roundtable. Building on our brief, "Opening a Retirement Account Is Not Enough to Close the Black Retirement Divide," speakers offered insights on building wealth, retirement security, advancing economic opportunity, and more.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 11h
What does “regulated” really mean for crypto consumers? In a new @URLMedia op-ed, Joint Center Senior Researcher Cantrell Dumas explores why regulatory clarity matters and why “regulated” doesn’t always mean “safe.” Read more: url-media.com/why-does-crypto-want-…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today, the Joint Center hosted its 3rd National Economic Roundtable, featuring remarks from AARP VP, Thought Leadership Staci Alexander, and a discussion on economic security and Black retirement with panelists Algernon Austin, Kilolo Kijakazi, and Gbenga Ajilore.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Joint Center recently submitted public comments on the Federal Trade Commission's proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing. Read our full comment here: bit.ly/4AVedUP
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For WayMaker Journal, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad explains how Black households are paying more despite having the least capacity to pay. Read the full essay in WayMaker Journal: The Money Issue: www.waymakerjournal.com/gas-tariffs…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
At #ALC55, Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell and Vice President, Government Affairs Sophia Kerby connected with Joint Center Board Member and Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin. See the pic below!
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This week, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad met with Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed to discuss how the Joint Center can better support cities like Montgomery as America's Black think tank.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For #ALC55, Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell was grateful to connect with key leaders Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Senator Raphael Warnock, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Mayor Brandon Scott, and Mayor Van Johnson.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Joint Center congratulates the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for 50 years of leadership and another successful Annual Legislative Conference! We are grateful for our strong, decades-long relationship and look forward to continuing our important work for Black communities, together.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"I think we need to recognize not just the fight we have in front of us, but the power we have right now." At #ALC55, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad reminds us how far we've come in building Black political and economic power. Watch the conversation here: bit.ly/4z6wQDx
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This week, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad provided special remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's #ALC55 National Town Hall titled "Ready, Rooted, and Rising: Securing the Future for Black America." Learn more here: bit.ly/4do5XSQ
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
ICYMI: Joint Center Vice President, Government Affairs Sophia Kerby participated in the #ALC55 session, Reclaiming the Narrative and Building Economic Power. The panel examined "the growing economic challenges facing Black women in the workforce."
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As the policy landscape continues to shift, the Joint Center and CBCF released a new Addendum to the Black Policy Playbook — building on the original agenda and addressing emerging challenges and policy priorities impacting Black communities. 📖 Read the Addendum online: bit.ly/46tKswc
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Find us on the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation #ALC55 schedule to hear our experts talk about building Black political and economic power, securing the future for Black America, and more! See the sessions we'll be participating in for #CBCWeek below.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TOMORROW at #ALC55: Join Joint Center Vice President, Government Affairs Sophia Kerby for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke's session "Reclaiming the Narrative and Building Economic Power." 📅 Wednesday, Sept. 16 📍 207A ⏰ 3 PM - 4 PM ET #CBCWeek
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Will we see you at #CBCWeek? This Thursday, join Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad as he gives special remarks at the #ALC55 National Town Hall. Details below. 📅 Thursday, Sept. 17 📍 Ballroom A ⏰ 9 AM - 11:30 AM See you there!
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The power of the Black vote cannot be overstated. At the @JointCenter’s 2026 Summit, Rep. James Clyburn reminded us that some of the most consequential moments in Black American history have come down to a single vote. Watch this powerful reminder of why every vote matters. 🎥
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Joint Center honors Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black person and historian to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. We celebrate his decades of leadership and remain grateful for his service in ensuring our history and culture are remembered.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
For Black workers, the unemployment rate fell from 6.3% in July to 6.0% in August, but remained the highest among racial groups. Joint Center Senior Researcher Cantrell Dumas appeared on the Evening WURD podcast to discuss the elevated Black unemployment rate. Listen: bit.ly/3UWXP5o
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Recent policy has strengthened the vast concentration of wealth at the top while weakening the economic stability of the nation as a whole — and it has done so with disproportionate consequences for Black workers, Black families, and Black communities. Read our statement: bit.ly/4A2Vwhd
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What is the state of the Black labor market in 2026 so far? For #LaborDay, our latest brief breaks down U.S. labor market trends for Black workers from January to August 2026. See our key findings below. Read the full brief here: jointcenter.org/the-state-of-the-bl…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ahead of #LaborDay, our latest brief analyzes the state of the Black labor market by analyzing the U.S. labor market data for Black workers from January to August 2026. Read the analysis here: bit.ly/3UWXP5o
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The recent proposal before the EEOC to eliminate workplace diversity data would be detrimental to Black workers. Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie explain why in their new op-ed. Read it here: bit.ly/46FC38V
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Joint Center's newsletter provides readers with exclusive access to groundbreaking research, policy solutions, and insights driven by leading experts at America’s Black think tank. See a few highlights of our work below. Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/4gAdaBp
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
ICYMI: Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell was highlighted in a Forbes article on high Black unemployment numbers and how entrepreneurs are turning to ownership as a career strategy. Read it here: bit.ly/4gM7mDz
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Before the deadline to file the comment and defend the EEO-1, Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette wrote an op-ed explaining why the true forerunner for this issue is Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Read more in the Washington Informer here: bit.ly/3SMzoH7
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Joint Center is seeking a Human Resources and Operations Manager to support an effective, inclusive, and well-organized workplace by managing day-to-day human resources administration and office operations. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qKMm4J
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The EEOC's latest proposal is part of a larger arc to remove areas of research and data that help prove discrimination or disparate impact in a workplace. Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette explains more on WURD Radio's Evening Words. Listen here: bit.ly/4ya5trk
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We are happy to share that all of the panel discussions from the Joint Center's 2026 Future of Black Communities Summit are available to watch now! Watch it here: bit.ly/4hU1lHi
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🚨 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed a rule that stops the requirement for companies to file demographic data like race, ethnicity, sex, and job category. Listen to why it's important for the EEOC to require companies to file this data: youtu.be/kpOtpj3n7NQ
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Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette Explains the Danger of the EEOC's Proposed Rule
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our new policy brief series, The Tax Code and Black Wealth, examines how the federal tax code builds wealth for some and strips it from others, organized into sub-series that each take up a different part of the code. Read the latest briefs here: bit.ly/4ivg2Rl
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Joint Center submitted comments to the EEOC urging them to withdraw the proposed rule to rescind requirements for filing EEO demographic data collection reports. Learn more here: bit.ly/45PGpKl
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Are you subscribed to our newsletter? By signing up, you will receive exclusive access to groundbreaking research, policy solutions, and insights driven by leading experts at the Joint Center, America's Black think tank. Sign up here: jointcenter.org/newsletter
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Do you know all the experts at the Joint Center? Learn more about the researchers working at America's Black think tank: jointcenter.org/meet-our-experts
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
AI is expanding opportunity — but Black entrepreneurs still face a structural gap. For #BlackBusinessMonth, we're re-uplifting an op-ed by Joint Center Senior Advisor and Technology Policy Director Danielle (Davis) Canty in TheGrio: on.thegrio.com/49vD9WR
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's not just about job creation. Black communities need generational wealth. At the Joint Center's 2026 Summit, Otis Rolley explains the moment he met with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, how they deployed capital towards transformation, and how they are measuring their success.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Who decides what communities know? In an essay for the National Urban League’s State of Black America series, Danielle (Davis) Canty explores how local television consolidation can shape the information Black communities receive and why it matters for our democracy. bit.ly/3SJVI4d
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
AI is expanding opportunity — but Black entrepreneurs still face a structural gap. For #BlackBusinessMonth, read this op-ed by Joint Center Senior Advisor and Tech Policy Director Danielle (Davis) Canty in theGrio: on.thegrio.com/49vD9WR
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Opening a retirement account is an important first step, but it isn't enough to close the Black retirement divide. Read why in our latest analysis: jointcenter.org/opening-a-retiremen…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Joint Center is proud to support the Business Journalism and Political Task Forces' reception at the NABJ Convention! Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell and Communications Associate Kennedy Fortner attended the reception on the organization's behalf.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How can the Senate build a stronger leadership pipeline? In a new Joint Center commentary for AFRO News, we explain why greater transparency and stronger leadership pathways are essential to building a more representative federal government. Read more: bit.ly/45XJuYH
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're partnering with URL Media! The partnership brings together URL Media’s network of more than 50 independent publisher partners, currently reaching 27 million people, and the Joint Center’s 50 years of policy research. Full statement below.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
In his congressional testimony, the Joint Center's Cantrell Dumas argues that capital markets policies should be judged not only by how much capital it helps businesses raise, but also who receives it, the terms, and whether the workers and families applying are protected. bit.ly/4gp1TUd
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Last week, the Joint Center and AEO hosted #AEOTalks: Martha’s Vineyard Convening 2026 — an evening dedicated to expanding economic opportunity and building community wealth. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of thoughtful dialogue, innovative solutions & meaningful connections.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
For #JobsDay, the Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases what the numbers mean for Black workers. Our July Jobs Day analysis by Joint Center Senior Researcher Cantrell Dumas is below. #JobsReport
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
TODAY: Joint Center Senior Researcher Cantrell Dumas testified during a congressional hearing to examine empowering Main Street by unlocking access to capital. Watch here: www.congress.gov/event/119th-congre…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the U.S. economy — but structural barriers still limit access for many Black entrepreneurs. For #BlackBusinessMonth, read our research outlining how state and community leaders can help close the federal AI policy gap. bit.ly/4fDaH8S
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Tomorrow on Martha's Vineyard, the Joint Center and AEO are hosting an invitation-only leadership convening focused on entrepreneurship, economic growth, and wealth creation. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c4PaUf
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Our analysis of the Senate Democratic Caucus's staff diversity data and top staff among Senate Committees was covered in Roll Call. Read it here: rollcall.com/2026/07/31/senate-demo…
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Each year, the Senate Democratic Caucus releases an update of its demographic data on Democratic staff. We analyzed that data. Here are some of the results. Explore our full analysis here: jointcenter.org/digging-deeper-2026…
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