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Black Women in America: What is the Real Sacrifice for Success?

This week, a Washington Post study published a portrait of today’s African American women, offering the adjectives strong, independent,...
Taking Care of Business in Diverse Digital Marketplace

It’s time to recognize the talent pool we have right here in America, putting an end to minority statistics that may soon be more fairytale...
Mayor Emanuel Must Shed Old Paradigms for True Transparency Reform

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is under fire for his office's denial of Freedom of Information Act requests, with critics in the local and...
Libraries are logical, obvious partners & collaborators for increasing minority student engagement in science and technology

Last Friday, I participated in a policy roundtable on “Leveraging Community Colleges for Minority Student STEM Engagement” organized...
Thinking about the Future of Informed Communities and Journalism

When it comes to the state of our deliberative democracy, here’s one thing we do know: There’s never been a time when citizens have...

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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.