This policy brief examines how the federal tax code limit access to critical financial support for Black families and caregivers.

As the policy landscape continues to shift, we’ve released a new Addendum to the Black Policy Playbook — building on the original agenda and addressing emerging challenges and policy priorities impacting Black communities.

This brief analyzes U.S. labor market data for Black workers from January to August 2026.

Each year, the Summit brings together policymakers, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities defining the future of Black communities — and to build toward solutions that last.

Each month, the Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases what the numbers mean for Black workers.