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Congratulations to CBCF President & CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery and veteran political strategist and our former board member Donna Brazile for being honored at the National Action Network MLK Day Breakfast!
Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell (middle) was in attendance.
Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell (middle) was in attendance.
January 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Congratulations to CBCF President & CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery and veteran political strategist and our former board member Donna Brazile for being honored at the National Action Network MLK Day Breakfast!
Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell (middle) was in attendance.
Joint Center Chief of Staff Monica Mitchell (middle) was in attendance.
🗣️ AI data centers are the new environmental burden Black communities didn’t ask for.
For Essence, Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explains how Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.
Read here: https://bit.ly/49N1qqu
For Essence, Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explains how Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.
Read here: https://bit.ly/49N1qqu
January 21, 2026 at 7:04 PM
🗣️ AI data centers are the new environmental burden Black communities didn’t ask for.
For Essence, Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explains how Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.
Read here: https://bit.ly/49N1qqu
For Essence, Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explains how Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.
Read here: https://bit.ly/49N1qqu
This morning, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social and many more on the steps of the Supreme Court in support of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook.
Watch his remarks below.
Watch his remarks below.
January 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
This morning, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social and many more on the steps of the Supreme Court in support of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook.
Watch his remarks below.
Watch his remarks below.
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned that when machines, profit, and property rights matter more than people, racism, materialism, and militarism win. Joint Center President explains how those words still ring true today.
Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/45mp4ZB
Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/45mp4ZB
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned that when machines, profit, and property rights matter more than people, racism, materialism, and militarism win. Joint Center President explains how those words still ring true today.
Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/45mp4ZB
Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/45mp4ZB
📣 It’s here — the State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession report is now live! Published in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the report examines economic conditions facing Black communities.
📘 Read the report: jointcenter.org/state-of-the...
#MLKDay
📘 Read the report: jointcenter.org/state-of-the...
#MLKDay
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession - Joint Center
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession is the product of a collaborative effort drawing on the expertise of Joint Center staff, fellows, and…
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January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
📣 It’s here — the State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession report is now live! Published in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the report examines economic conditions facing Black communities.
📘 Read the report: jointcenter.org/state-of-the...
#MLKDay
📘 Read the report: jointcenter.org/state-of-the...
#MLKDay
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered “Equality Now: The President Has the Power” saying, "We must face the tragic fact that the federal government is the nation’s highest investor in segregation." Look out for our future report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered “Equality Now: The President Has the Power” saying, "We must face the tragic fact that the federal government is the nation’s highest investor in segregation." Look out for our future report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
In 1968, Look Magazine posthumously published Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Showdown for Nonviolence." And his words on unemployment in Black communities still ring true today. See the quote below.
We'll share a quote from Dr. King to lead into this week's release of our report.
We'll share a quote from Dr. King to lead into this week's release of our report.
January 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
In 1968, Look Magazine posthumously published Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Showdown for Nonviolence." And his words on unemployment in Black communities still ring true today. See the quote below.
We'll share a quote from Dr. King to lead into this week's release of our report.
We'll share a quote from Dr. King to lead into this week's release of our report.
Nearly 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered “The Minister to the Valley." See the full quote below.
We'll be sharing a quote from Dr. King to lead up to next week's release of our report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
#MLK #MLKDay
We'll be sharing a quote from Dr. King to lead up to next week's release of our report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
#MLK #MLKDay
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Today, the Joint Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on what would have been his 97th birthday.
Starting today, we'll also be sharing a quote from Dr. King to lead up to next week's release of our report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
#MLK #MLKDay
Starting today, we'll also be sharing a quote from Dr. King to lead up to next week's release of our report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.
#MLK #MLKDay
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Joint Center team is excited to welcome Cantrell Dumas as our new senior researcher of financial regulation and policy! His work will focus on retirement security and intergenerational economic stability among older Black Americans.
Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/45Txdot
Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/45Txdot
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The Joint Center team is excited to welcome Cantrell Dumas as our new senior researcher of financial regulation and policy! His work will focus on retirement security and intergenerational economic stability among older Black Americans.
Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/45Txdot
Learn more about him here: https://bit.ly/45Txdot
🚨 From November to December, the unemployment rate for Black workers decreased to 7.5 percent, the highest among all racial groups.
See our full analysis of the latest #JobsReport here: https://jointcenter.org/december-2025-jobs-day-analysis/
See our full analysis of the latest #JobsReport here: https://jointcenter.org/december-2025-jobs-day-analysis/
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🚨 From November to December, the unemployment rate for Black workers decreased to 7.5 percent, the highest among all racial groups.
See our full analysis of the latest #JobsReport here: https://jointcenter.org/december-2025-jobs-day-analysis/
See our full analysis of the latest #JobsReport here: https://jointcenter.org/december-2025-jobs-day-analysis/
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 Dec. Jobs Day analysis by Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce Policy Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie, is below. 🧵 #JobsReport
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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 Dec. Jobs Day analysis by Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce Policy Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie, is below. 🧵 #JobsReport
Black workers and learners deserve access to high-quality certificates, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized credentials that lead to good jobs. The new issue brief shows the path forward. https://bit.ly/48TZyff
Five Principles to Support Black Workers and Learners in Pathways to Non-Degree Credentials - Joint Center
By Justin Nalley, Kayla Elliott, Ph.D., and Gabrielle Smith Finnie, Ph.D. The Joint Center's issue brief, “Five Principles to Support Black Workers and Learners in Pathways to Non-Degree Credentials,”...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Black workers and learners deserve access to high-quality certificates, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized credentials that lead to good jobs. The new issue brief shows the path forward. https://bit.ly/48TZyff
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January 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Non-degree credentials can be engines of economic mobility when designed with equity in mind. The new Joint Center brief outlines five principles to ensure Black workers benefit from opportunities in emerging industries.
Full brief: https://bit.ly/48TZyff
Full brief: https://bit.ly/48TZyff
January 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Non-degree credentials can be engines of economic mobility when designed with equity in mind. The new Joint Center brief outlines five principles to ensure Black workers benefit from opportunities in emerging industries.
Full brief: https://bit.ly/48TZyff
Full brief: https://bit.ly/48TZyff
🚨 New updates:
➡️ CTE outcomes for Black students
➡️ Five principles to support Black workers and learners through non-degree credentials
➡️ New data shows rising unemployment among Black workers
➡️ Joint Center leaders engaging in AI and workforce policy discussions
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMiVho
➡️ CTE outcomes for Black students
➡️ Five principles to support Black workers and learners through non-degree credentials
➡️ New data shows rising unemployment among Black workers
➡️ Joint Center leaders engaging in AI and workforce policy discussions
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMiVho
January 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
🚨 New updates:
➡️ CTE outcomes for Black students
➡️ Five principles to support Black workers and learners through non-degree credentials
➡️ New data shows rising unemployment among Black workers
➡️ Joint Center leaders engaging in AI and workforce policy discussions
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMiVho
➡️ CTE outcomes for Black students
➡️ Five principles to support Black workers and learners through non-degree credentials
➡️ New data shows rising unemployment among Black workers
➡️ Joint Center leaders engaging in AI and workforce policy discussions
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMiVho
Happy New Year from the Joint Center team! 🎉
In 2026, we'll remain committed to advancing equitable policy solutions to shaping a future where Black communities can thrive. Thank you for standing with us through decades of impact and leadership.
In 2026, we'll remain committed to advancing equitable policy solutions to shaping a future where Black communities can thrive. Thank you for standing with us through decades of impact and leadership.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Happy New Year from the Joint Center team! 🎉
In 2026, we'll remain committed to advancing equitable policy solutions to shaping a future where Black communities can thrive. Thank you for standing with us through decades of impact and leadership.
In 2026, we'll remain committed to advancing equitable policy solutions to shaping a future where Black communities can thrive. Thank you for standing with us through decades of impact and leadership.
In the mid-2010s, we moved our offices to the Dorothy I. Height Building.
As we look toward a new year, we remain committed to advancing research and policy that strengthen opportunities for Black communities.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000: jointcenter.org/donate
As we look toward a new year, we remain committed to advancing research and policy that strengthen opportunities for Black communities.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000: jointcenter.org/donate
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In the mid-2010s, we moved our offices to the Dorothy I. Height Building.
As we look toward a new year, we remain committed to advancing research and policy that strengthen opportunities for Black communities.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000: jointcenter.org/donate
As we look toward a new year, we remain committed to advancing research and policy that strengthen opportunities for Black communities.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1976, the Joint Center published the Guide to Black Politics, a resource designed to help leaders navigate the rapidly changing political landscape of the time.
As we head into 2026, we reflect on our commitment to equipping leaders with research and data.
Support us: jointcenter.org/donate
As we head into 2026, we reflect on our commitment to equipping leaders with research and data.
Support us: jointcenter.org/donate
December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In 1976, the Joint Center published the Guide to Black Politics, a resource designed to help leaders navigate the rapidly changing political landscape of the time.
As we head into 2026, we reflect on our commitment to equipping leaders with research and data.
Support us: jointcenter.org/donate
As we head into 2026, we reflect on our commitment to equipping leaders with research and data.
Support us: jointcenter.org/donate
Leaders, including Vernon Jordan, Dr. Dorothy Height, Joe Allbritton, and Rev. Jesse Jackson, gathered together at a Joint Center event. Their presence in the same room reflects the convening strength of the Joint Center.
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Support our mission: jointcenter.org/donate
December 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Leaders, including Vernon Jordan, Dr. Dorothy Height, Joe Allbritton, and Rev. Jesse Jackson, gathered together at a Joint Center event. Their presence in the same room reflects the convening strength of the Joint Center.
Support our mission: jointcenter.org/donate
Support our mission: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1975, the founding document for the National Association of Black Journalists was written at our convention, reports @nytimes.com. It is now one of the most influential organizations.
We are grateful to be part of its history. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
We are grateful to be part of its history. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
December 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In 1975, the founding document for the National Association of Black Journalists was written at our convention, reports @nytimes.com. It is now one of the most influential organizations.
We are grateful to be part of its history. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
We are grateful to be part of its history. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
In our early days, Rev. Jesse Jackson attended a Joint Center event that brought together national leaders to discuss the political and economic issues shaping Black communities.
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Help us continue to create crucial spaces like this: jointcenter.org/donate
December 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In our early days, Rev. Jesse Jackson attended a Joint Center event that brought together national leaders to discuss the political and economic issues shaping Black communities.
Help us continue to create crucial spaces like this: jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue to create crucial spaces like this: jointcenter.org/donate
In 2010, we honored civil rights icon Dorothy Height with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award in celebration of her decades of advocacy for racial and gender justice.
Help ensure we can continue to uplift leaders who advance equity across generations: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure we can continue to uplift leaders who advance equity across generations: jointcenter.org/donate
December 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In 2010, we honored civil rights icon Dorothy Height with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award in celebration of her decades of advocacy for racial and gender justice.
Help ensure we can continue to uplift leaders who advance equity across generations: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure we can continue to uplift leaders who advance equity across generations: jointcenter.org/donate
In Dec. 1972, we published the second issue of FOCUS magazine.
The magazine’s early issues reflect our long-standing commitment: to provide compelling and actionable research and policy solutions.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
The magazine’s early issues reflect our long-standing commitment: to provide compelling and actionable research and policy solutions.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
December 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In Dec. 1972, we published the second issue of FOCUS magazine.
The magazine’s early issues reflect our long-standing commitment: to provide compelling and actionable research and policy solutions.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
The magazine’s early issues reflect our long-standing commitment: to provide compelling and actionable research and policy solutions.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1995, Eddie N. Williams, who led the Joint Center for more than three decades, was featured in @blackenterprise.bsky.social. His vision helped shape the Joint Center and continues to guide our commitment to rigorous research.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
December 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In 1995, Eddie N. Williams, who led the Joint Center for more than three decades, was featured in @blackenterprise.bsky.social. His vision helped shape the Joint Center and continues to guide our commitment to rigorous research.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate