2000 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2000 Annual Report of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies summarizes the major activities of the Joint Center for the calendar year. The report analyzes the platforms of the presidential candidates and assesses the effect of the platforms on African Americans. It describes the Joint Center’s participation in the Eighth National Policy Alliance and focuses on its efforts to advance minorities through the Minority Business Roundtable and to shine a light on the study of HIV/AIDS. The report identifies the Joint Center's Board of Governors and staff, lists its publications and events for 2000, names its contributors and presents its financial statement.
JULY-AUGUST 2005
May/June 2006 Focus - Full Issue
Since 1972, FOCUS magazine has provided coverage of national issues to a leadership audience. Over 18,000 readers, nearly half of whom are black elected officials, value the magazine for its in-depth, yet straightforward features on politics, as well as a broad range of economic and social concerns affecting African Americans and the nation at large.
TrendLetter, FOCUS' news and analysis section, is divided into three sections: Political Report, Economic Report, and Health Report. TrendLetter provides an overview from a black perspective of public policy initiatives, economic issues, and international affairs. Readers are also updated on state and national campaigns and elections.
An Inclusive Approach to Emergency Prepardness
An Inclusive Approach to Emergency Prepardness
JANARY - FEBRUARY 2006
Since 1972, FOCUS magazine has provided coverage of national issues to a leadership audience. Over 18,000 readers, nearly half of whom are black elected officials, value the magazine for its in-depth, yet straightforward features on politics, as well as a broad range of economic and social concerns affecting African Americans and the nation at large.
TrendLetter, FOCUS' news and analysis section, is divided into three sections: Political Report, Economic Report, and Health Report. TrendLetter provides an overview from a black perspective of public policy initiatives, economic issues, and international affairs. Readers are also updated on state and national campaigns and elections.
July/August 2006 Focus - Full Issue
Since 1972, FOCUS magazine has provided coverage of national issues to a leadership audience. Over 18,000 readers, nearly half of whom are black elected officials, value the magazine for its in-depth, yet straightforward features on politics, as well as a broad range of economic and social concerns affecting African Americans and the nation at large.
TrendLetter, FOCUS' news and analysis section, is divided into three sections: Political Report, Economic Report, and Health Report. TrendLetter provides an overview from a black perspective of public policy initiatives, economic issues, and international affairs. Readers are also updated on state and national campaigns and elections.
September - October 2006 Focus - Full Issue
Since 1972, FOCUS magazine has provided coverage of national issues to a leadership audience. Over 18,000 readers, nearly half of whom are black elected officials, value the magazine for its in-depth, yet straightforward features on politics, as well as a broad range of economic and social concerns affecting African Americans and the nation at large.
TrendLetter, FOCUS' news and analysis section, is divided into three sections: Political Report, Economic Report, and Health Report. TrendLetter provides an overview from a black perspective of public policy initiatives, economic issues, and international affairs. Readers are also updated on state and national campaigns and elections.
November/December 2006 Focus - Full Issue
Since 1972, FOCUS magazine has provided coverage of national issues to a leadership audience. Over 18,000 readers, nearly half of whom are black elected officials, value the magazine for its in-depth, yet straightforward features on politics, as well as a broad range of economic and social concerns affecting African Americans and the nation at large.
TrendLetter, FOCUS' news and analysis section, is divided into three sections: Political Report, Economic Report, and Health Report. TrendLetter provides an overview from a black perspective of public policy initiatives, economic issues, and international affairs. Readers are also updated on state and national campaigns and elections.
Q & A: Better Health Through Stronger Communities: An Interview with Dr. Gail C. Christopher
Th e Dellums Commission, chaired by former Congressman and Mayorelect
Ronald Dellums, was formed by the Health Policy Institute (HPI) of the
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies to analyze policies that affect
the physical, emotional, and social health of young men of color and their
communities and to develop an action plan to alter those public policies that limit
life paths for these youth. In this interview with Focus, Dr. Gail C. Christopher,
Joint Center vice president for health, women and families and director of HPI,
discusses the Commission’s work and plans for using momentum created by the
Commission to achieve policy reform.
A Shout Out from Our Youth to Our Nation's Leaders
This report was prepared by the Joint Center Health Policy Institute Youth Task Force on the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young Men of Color. It contains recommendations based both on information gathered at three forums convened by the Task Force for young people of color and on the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the eight Task Force members.
