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Building Stronger Communities for Better Health

December 4, 2011

Brian D. Smedley, Vice President and Director of the Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, DC...
Where you live can help determine your health, studies say

November 17, 2011

------ Sociologists and public health officials have long thought a ZIP code is at least as important as race, age and genetics in determining a...
National Campaign to Advance Achievement Among Boys and Young Men Announces Launch of Minority Male Youth 2050

November 17, 2011

Achievement is declining among all young males, regardless of race or ethnicity. With that said, the risk factors for underachievement are...

Building Stronger Communities for Better Health

December 4, 2011 |
Where you live can help determine your health, studies say

November 17, 2011 |
National Campaign to Advance Achievement Among Boys and Young Men Announces Launch of Minority Male Youth 2050

November 17, 2011 |
Medicaid Cuts Hurt African-Americans and Latinos Most of All

October 20, 2011 |
Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Millions of Black and Latino Americans Without

October 14, 2011 |

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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is a catalyst for groundbreaking research and critical policy analysis on topics of concern to all Americans, especially African Americans and other people of color. Founded in 1970 to encourage civic and political participation in the African American community, the Joint Center continues to support black leadership and other black policy makers by serving as a source of trusted information, innovations, and ideas on a broad range of issues. Through its scholarly research, distinctive analyses of issues, and convening of forums, the Joint Center helps guide the policy process toward practical solutions on America's most challenging issues - and toward a better future for all Americans.