On November 7, 2000, the black vote was critical to the outcome of a number of closely contested elections. What follows is a brief review of some of the available evidence on this subject. In particular, this review focuses on the significance of African American voters' ballot behavior in the elections. It also examines the changing numbers and profile of black candidates for both federal and statewide office, as well as their performance at the polls.

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Date Published: 2001
 

This report presents the issues and recommendations identified during this effort. This report is written with an outside in perspective. It starts by laying out the issues affecting the industry and how these issues affect the MWDVBEs. It argues for developing a strong business case and consistent value proposition for engaging in supplier diversity. It then presents the current state of MWDVBEs. The report also addresses the effectiveness of supplier diversity programs and the challenges associated with aligning (in some cases, evolving) current efforts in dealing with the new industry realities.

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Date Published: March 2003
 

Across America, there are examples of towns and cities that have not only united but also created a movement to stand up against hate--like Billings, Montana; Springfield, Illinois; and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Clarksburg, West Virginia, provides another unique story with lessons to be learned from its response to the Ku Klux Klan. Steps Toward an Inclusive Community is a case study of how Clarksburg, a moderately sized community in West Virginia, responded to a KKK rally by conducting a counter-rally, the Get Real Rally, which in turn led to the Clarksburg Unity Project.

This publication shares Clarksburg's response to hate in the context of the state's and community's history and the town's current state of race relations, an effort to which a local newspaper's editorial board responded,  "If we hope to prosper economically, Clarksburg must show the nation that its people are unified and that this is a great place to live because of it."

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This issue brief examines small black churches' participation in the Bush administration's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (FBCI). This analysis includes the extent to which these churches have the capacity to conform to the federal regulations governing the program, their attitudes toward the FBCI, and the nature of their experiences in attempting to seek such funds.

The reason for focusing on small black churches is simple, but significant. When the Bush administration first introduced the program, using executive orders and administrative actions to implement it, the rationale was based on perceived discrimination against small religious organizations. The first director of the White House FBCI office, John DiIulio, Jr., released a report in 2001 entitled Unlevel Playing Field, which argued that the public administration of federal social service programs is irrationally biased against small nonprofit organizations, especially small religious ones. This issue brief assesses whether small black churches have the capacity to participate in the program, and identifies factors that might make small black churches more likely to participate.

The issue brief is based on a subsample of 125 small black churches from a larger Joint Center national survey of 750 black churches. Small churches here are defined as having 125 or fewer congregants. The survey was conducted between November 11, 2005 and January 24, 2006.

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Date Published: May 2007

On April 20, 2005, the Joint Center, with support from the AT&T Foundation, hosted a town hall meeting entitled Rising African American Leaders: Challenges for a New Generation. In a lively and thought-provoking discussion moderated by Joe Madison, the eight panelists agreed that while conditions have significantly improved, racism still permeates our institutions and rising African American leaders confront far more complex challenges than their white counterparts.

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Date Published: May 2005
 

Between 1997 and 2005, numerous polls were conducted to assess the views of the U.S. population about savings behavior, expected sources of retirement income, and the status of the Social Security system. This report examines findings from these polls for African Americans, white Americans, and persons of all races (combined) and makes comparisons across racial/ethnic groups as data allow. The vast majority of these polls surveyed the general population without disaggregation by race. For example, 38 polls of persons of all races (combined) conducted between 1999 and 2005 were identified that included a question about optional stock market investment by individuals to foster the solvency of the Social Security system. However, only four polls (two by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, one by AARP, and a survey series by Ariel Mutual Funds/Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.) were identified that surveyed either African Americans alone or African Americans along with other racial groups about this issue. As a result, racial comparisons cannot be made for all issues.

Despite these challenges, this analysis of public wealth-related knowledge and savings behavior reveals that many individuals do not have adequate personal savings and investments for retirement. This information powerfully demonstrates the need for social insurance, in particular for the Social Security program. In addition, knowledge gleaned from surveys about various racial/ethnic groups' views of Social Security reform proposals can help guide the development of reform proposals that address the needs and concerns of these groups. The major findings of this report are presented below.

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This publication discusses the results of an opinion poll on the political views of young African Americans.

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This paper presents a synthesis of findings and themes from a set of background papers commissioned by the Joint Center and from a convening of California-based stakeholders. It concludes with a set of core principles that should form a framework for disaster preparedness planning in the future.

Date Published: May 2008
 

A supervisor's Guidebook for Supporting and Retaining New Workforce Entrants in Today's Multicultural Workforce

This book outlines methods for integrating entry-level workers into the workplace through a strong assimilation process. The assimilation process is designed to help them adjust to the organization's culture, understand job expectations, and build their skills. It also provides guidance in helping new employees develop successful work relationships and build basic business literacy, while providing continuous performance support.

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Date Published: October 2002
 

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Tug-of-wars over style and strategy have often strained the relationship between groups in the race relations and racial justice movement. Some have been labeled as too confrontational, while others have been accused of working too much within the power structure. Holding Up the Mirror: Working Interdependently for Just and Inclusive Communities, published by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, shows that mutual acceptance of seemingly competing tactics can make the movement stronger and more effective.

"There can never be a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to race relations because race problems appear in different ways and affect people differently," said Joint Center president, Eddie N. Williams. "In Holding Up the Mirror, race relations and racial justice groups from across a wide spectrum are acknowledging that strategic collaborations can help them all reach a wider, more diverse audience more effectively."

Written by Maggie Potapchuk, senior program associate with the Joint Center's Network of Alliances Bridging Race and Ethnicity (NABRE) program, Holding Up the Mirror provides greater insight into nine distinct approaches being used by local and national organizations across the country. It also recommends ways for creating collaborative strategies to address community issues.

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