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Watch Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explain how OpenAI’s new video generator sparked outrage after users created lifelike AI replicas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., raising serious legal and ethical questions about digital likeness, consent, and legacy.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Watch Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis explain how OpenAI’s new video generator sparked outrage after users created lifelike AI replicas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., raising serious legal and ethical questions about digital likeness, consent, and legacy.
https://bit.ly/49IzDt8
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For Thanksgiving, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Howard University Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles L. Betsey examine the real state of American affordability this season. Read it here: https://bit.ly/48j7kyZ
November 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For Thanksgiving, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Howard University Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles L. Betsey examine the real state of American affordability this season. Read it here: https://bit.ly/48j7kyZ
As we join our families this Thanksgiving, we honor Dr. Kenneth Clark, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, and their children, Hilton and Katie. Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark laid the groundwork for evidence-based policy that centers Black communities.
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Help ensure their legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
As we join our families this Thanksgiving, we honor Dr. Kenneth Clark, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, and their children, Hilton and Katie. Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark laid the groundwork for evidence-based policy that centers Black communities.
Help ensure their legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure their legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette penned an op-ed on how increasing grocery prices are particularly impacting Black families and what the government could potentially do to help alleviate costs. Read it here: https://bit.ly/48jep2B
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette penned an op-ed on how increasing grocery prices are particularly impacting Black families and what the government could potentially do to help alleviate costs. Read it here: https://bit.ly/48jep2B
In 1981, Dr. John Hope Franklin co-chaired our Committee on Policy for Racial Justice, bringing together 25 Black scholars to address the challenges facing Black communities.
Those priorities continue to guide so much of what we do.
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Those priorities continue to guide so much of what we do.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In 1981, Dr. John Hope Franklin co-chaired our Committee on Policy for Racial Justice, bringing together 25 Black scholars to address the challenges facing Black communities.
Those priorities continue to guide so much of what we do.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Those priorities continue to guide so much of what we do.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
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The Trump administration's war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S., writes the @jointcenter.bsky.social. url-media.com/op-ed-invest...
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The Trump administration’s war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Trump administration's war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S., writes the @jointcenter.bsky.social. url-media.com/op-ed-invest...
In 2023, Board Chair Paul Thornell presented Dr. Lisa D. Cook with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award in recognition of her trailblazing work in economic policy.
With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In 2023, Board Chair Paul Thornell presented Dr. Lisa D. Cook with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award in recognition of her trailblazing work in economic policy.
With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1970, Louis E. Martin co-founded the Joint Center. Known as the “Godfather of Black Politics,” he envisioned an institution that would equip Black leaders with data and analysis to influence policy nationwide.
With a small donation, you can help his legacy continue: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help his legacy continue: jointcenter.org/donate
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In 1970, Louis E. Martin co-founded the Joint Center. Known as the “Godfather of Black Politics,” he envisioned an institution that would equip Black leaders with data and analysis to influence policy nationwide.
With a small donation, you can help his legacy continue: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help his legacy continue: jointcenter.org/donate
In 2015, @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social joined our roundtable with the Congressional Black Caucus and Black foundation executives to discuss how to advance economic opportunity and financial inclusion for Black communities.
Help us continue to have these pivotal conversations: jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue to have these pivotal conversations: jointcenter.org/donate
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In 2015, @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social joined our roundtable with the Congressional Black Caucus and Black foundation executives to discuss how to advance economic opportunity and financial inclusion for Black communities.
Help us continue to have these pivotal conversations: jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue to have these pivotal conversations: jointcenter.org/donate
In Nov. 1972, the Joint Center published the first issue of FOCUS, a magazine on policy trends and the growing influence of Black elected officials.
It informed policymakers and community advocates nationwide, which continues in our newsletters today.
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It informed policymakers and community advocates nationwide, which continues in our newsletters today.
Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In Nov. 1972, the Joint Center published the first issue of FOCUS, a magazine on policy trends and the growing influence of Black elected officials.
It informed policymakers and community advocates nationwide, which continues in our newsletters today.
Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
It informed policymakers and community advocates nationwide, which continues in our newsletters today.
Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
In 2015, then-Joint Center President Spencer Overton joined then-President @barackobama.bsky.social and civil rights leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, underscoring our commitment to a multiracial democracy.
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Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In 2015, then-Joint Center President Spencer Overton joined then-President @barackobama.bsky.social and civil rights leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, underscoring our commitment to a multiracial democracy.
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
On his birthday, we’re revisiting this 2013 moment, when then–Vice President Joe Biden addressed the Joint Center’s annual gala dinner.
We continue to convene national leaders to discuss economic policies for Black communities. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
We continue to convene national leaders to discuss economic policies for Black communities. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On his birthday, we’re revisiting this 2013 moment, when then–Vice President Joe Biden addressed the Joint Center’s annual gala dinner.
We continue to convene national leaders to discuss economic policies for Black communities. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
We continue to convene national leaders to discuss economic policies for Black communities. Help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1970, Dr. Kenneth B. Clark co-founded the Joint Center with Louis E. Martin. Dr. Clark's groundbreaking research includes the famous "Doll Test."
His legacy of evidence-based analysis continues to guide us. With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
His legacy of evidence-based analysis continues to guide us. With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In 1970, Dr. Kenneth B. Clark co-founded the Joint Center with Louis E. Martin. Dr. Clark's groundbreaking research includes the famous "Doll Test."
His legacy of evidence-based analysis continues to guide us. With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
His legacy of evidence-based analysis continues to guide us. With a small donation, you can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
Historian and activist Dr. Mary Frances Berry has long been connected to the Joint Center through her research on U.S. constitutional law and racial and gender equity.
With a small donation, you can help us continue to uplift Black scholars: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help us continue to uplift Black scholars: jointcenter.org/donate
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Historian and activist Dr. Mary Frances Berry has long been connected to the Joint Center through her research on U.S. constitutional law and racial and gender equity.
With a small donation, you can help us continue to uplift Black scholars: jointcenter.org/donate
With a small donation, you can help us continue to uplift Black scholars: jointcenter.org/donate
On her birthday, we’re celebrating Susan Rice’s public service and leadership. In 2013, then–Joint Center President Ralph B. Everett presented her with our Louis E. Martin Great American Award.
With a donation, you can help us continue to recognize Black leadership: jointcenter.org/donate
With a donation, you can help us continue to recognize Black leadership: jointcenter.org/donate
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On her birthday, we’re celebrating Susan Rice’s public service and leadership. In 2013, then–Joint Center President Ralph B. Everett presented her with our Louis E. Martin Great American Award.
With a donation, you can help us continue to recognize Black leadership: jointcenter.org/donate
With a donation, you can help us continue to recognize Black leadership: jointcenter.org/donate
For decades, the Joint Center documented Black political leadership through publications like 1977's Profiles of Black Mayors in America. Our work continues this tradition of research that uplifts policy.
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Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For decades, the Joint Center documented Black political leadership through publications like 1977's Profiles of Black Mayors in America. Our work continues this tradition of research that uplifts policy.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
The Joint Center was founded in 1970 to help newly elected Black officials, including Maynard Jackson, the first Black mayor of Atlanta. We were honored to have him speak at an annual dinner and continue to convene leaders like Mayor Jackson each year.
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Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
November 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Joint Center was founded in 1970 to help newly elected Black officials, including Maynard Jackson, the first Black mayor of Atlanta. We were honored to have him speak at an annual dinner and continue to convene leaders like Mayor Jackson each year.
Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
Help support our work: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1990, Colin Powell joined then-Joint Center President Eddie N. Williams at a reception honoring Black appointees. We continue to encourage diversity among staff across all branches of government.
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Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
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November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In 1990, Colin Powell joined then-Joint Center President Eddie N. Williams at a reception honoring Black appointees. We continue to encourage diversity among staff across all branches of government.
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
#JointCenter55
Help us reach our end-of-year giving goal of $55,000 at jointcenter.org/donate
#JointCenter55
For 32 years, Eddie N. Williams led the Joint Center with a vision of excellence and influence. Under his leadership, we became the preeminent source for research and policy solutions advancing Black communities.
You can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
You can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For 32 years, Eddie N. Williams led the Joint Center with a vision of excellence and influence. Under his leadership, we became the preeminent source for research and policy solutions advancing Black communities.
You can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
You can help ensure our legacy continues: jointcenter.org/donate
In 1983, the Joint Center released "A Policy Framework for Racial Justice." @nytimes.com reported that the research argued that "government-supported social policies were urgently needed to bring equity to people excluded from society's mainstream," especially among Black communities.
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In 1983, the Joint Center released "A Policy Framework for Racial Justice." @nytimes.com reported that the research argued that "government-supported social policies were urgently needed to bring equity to people excluded from society's mainstream," especially among Black communities.
"...[W]e are all standing on the shoulders of giants and those who came before us."
Watch @govwesmoore.bsky.social's speech from the Joint Center's Louis E. Martin Great American Award ceremony: https://jointcenter.org/governor-wes-moore-receives-joint-center-louis-e-martin-great-american-award/
Watch @govwesmoore.bsky.social's speech from the Joint Center's Louis E. Martin Great American Award ceremony: https://jointcenter.org/governor-wes-moore-receives-joint-center-louis-e-martin-great-american-award/
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"...[W]e are all standing on the shoulders of giants and those who came before us."
Watch @govwesmoore.bsky.social's speech from the Joint Center's Louis E. Martin Great American Award ceremony: https://jointcenter.org/governor-wes-moore-receives-joint-center-louis-e-martin-great-american-award/
Watch @govwesmoore.bsky.social's speech from the Joint Center's Louis E. Martin Great American Award ceremony: https://jointcenter.org/governor-wes-moore-receives-joint-center-louis-e-martin-great-american-award/
The Joint Center’s first executive director was Frank Reeves, an attorney who played a crucial role in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. His vision of data-driven advocacy and leadership endures through our work today.
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Help us continue this work by donating at jointcenter.org/donate
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Joint Center’s first executive director was Frank Reeves, an attorney who played a crucial role in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. His vision of data-driven advocacy and leadership endures through our work today.
Help us continue this work by donating at jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue this work by donating at jointcenter.org/donate
How are Black women shaping the digital future? Join Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis at @ncnwhq.bsky.social's #EdTechQuitySummit to learn more.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
How are Black women shaping the digital future? Join Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis at @ncnwhq.bsky.social's #EdTechQuitySummit to learn more.
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In 1970, we collected and distributed information on the names and positions held by Black elected officials nationwide. Our research and analysis continue to help support Black leaders who shape policy.
To help support our work, donate here: jointcenter.org/donate
To help support our work, donate here: jointcenter.org/donate
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In 1970, we collected and distributed information on the names and positions held by Black elected officials nationwide. Our research and analysis continue to help support Black leaders who shape policy.
To help support our work, donate here: jointcenter.org/donate
To help support our work, donate here: jointcenter.org/donate
In 2015, @staceyabrams.com joined our roundtable on criminal justice, technology, financial services, and the energy workforce. Her dedication to an equitable democracy continues to reflect the Joint Center’s long-standing mission.
Help us continue our work: jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue our work: jointcenter.org/donate
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In 2015, @staceyabrams.com joined our roundtable on criminal justice, technology, financial services, and the energy workforce. Her dedication to an equitable democracy continues to reflect the Joint Center’s long-standing mission.
Help us continue our work: jointcenter.org/donate
Help us continue our work: jointcenter.org/donate