Institutionalizing the Struggle for Black Political Representation: the Founding of the Joint…Black political representation in the United States has historically been viewed as a radical and, at times, threatening endeavor. This…Feb 28Feb 28
The Paradox of Progress for Black AmericansAs we approach the 61st anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famed…Feb 27Feb 27
Celebrating Progress, Confronting Inequality: The Future of Black Political PowerBy Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President, Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesFeb 5Feb 5
Race, Money, and Trump’s Nominees: What the Senate Must AskIf Senate committee staff lack diversity, the policies they create risk deepening inequalities rather than solving them.Jan 25Jan 25
An Open Letter to the Trump Administration: The Opportunity for a More Inclusive GovernmentBy Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesJan 25Jan 25
Senate Pathways to Power: We Need Leaders Who Look Like America — OtherWordsSenators shape the national policy decisions that affect us all. The Senate is also a frequent stepping stone for major party presidential…Jul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024
Announcing the Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot ProgramBeneficial State Foundation is excited to invite U.S.-based lenders interested in increasing their lending to people of color to apply to…May 9, 2024May 9, 2024
Racial Wealth Snapshot: Immigration And The Racial Wealth DivideBy Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Janessa ChuMay 9, 2024May 9, 2024
Joint Center President Reflects on 54 Years of Progress, Policies, and PromiseAs I begin to settle into the role of president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, I am filled with a sense of…Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024
Congressional staff are still not representative of the people they serve — so why did Congress…BY DEDRICK ASANTE-MUHAMMAD AND LASHONDA BRENSON, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS — 04/02/24 12:00 PM ETApr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024