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The Joint Center's newsletter includes the latest updates on our work including reports, events, press releases & statements on Joint Center research and major developments in Congress. Stay up-to-date with America's Black think tank by subscribing here: jointcenter.org/newsletter/
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Jun 12
For #BlackMusicMonth, we're asking our staff at the Joint Center to share what songs define the movement and help inspire their work at America's Black think tank.
See some of our staff picks below, and listen to our @Spotify playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/5d…
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Jun 11
This week, @Meta launched the America's Workforce Academy, a nationwide, cost-free program set to fast-track participants into a long-term career in a skilled trade.
Learn more about here: about.fb.com/news/2026/06/am…
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Jun 10
What happens when artificial intelligence begins reshaping spiritual life itself?
In a new op-ed, Joint Center Technology Policy Director and Senior Advisor @Dani_Esquire explains how faith-based chatbots and sermons drafted by generative AI turn deeply personal spiritual expression into data.
Read more in @TechPolicyPress: techpolicy.press/the-pope-wa…
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Jun 9
Joint Center President @DedrickM visited the Obama Presidential Center with his two daughters, Jemison and Ella.
Thank you to Marquis Miller of the @ObamaFoundation for providing the Joint Center with tickets to be an early visitor. The Obama Presidential Center officially opens on Juneteenth.
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Jun 8
What does the May Jobs Report mean for Black workers?
Joint Center Senior Researcher Cantrell Dumas analyzes the latest Jobs Day data here: jointcenter.org/may-2026-job…
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Jun 5
The Joint Center applauds the nomination of Samuel Negatu to serve as Commissioner of the United States International Trade Commission.
Negatu is a longtime expert on international trade and technology policy issues with extensive experience in the executive branch and Congress.
In a time when strong Black representation is at risk at all levels of government, we urge the Senate to confirm the well-qualified Negatu for this crucial role.
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Jun 5
It's #JobsDay! Each month, the Joint Center analyzes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data and explains what the numbers mean for Black workers. Our May Jobs Day analysis, led by Joint Center Senior Researcher, Financial Regulation and Policy, Cantrell Dumas, is below. 🧵 #JobsReport
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Jun 5
The Black unemployment rate fell from 7.3 percent in April to 6.6 percent in May, and the number of Black workers employed increased by 101,000.
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Jun 5
Black women saw especially notable improvement, with their unemployment rate falling from 6.9 percent to six percent. However, overall Black unemployment remains elevated compared with six percent in May 2025 and continues to be the highest among the major racial groups.
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Jun 4
Today, the Joint Center, Women’s Tech & Telecom Partnership, and Acacia Hill Strategies co-hosted a congressional roundtable discussion, “Women, Work, and AI: Preparing Workers and Communities for the AI Economy."
We're grateful for all speakers and attendees, including Joint Center Tech Policy @Dani_Esquire, @Sen_Alsobrooks, @SenLBR, and more.
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Jun 3
What does it look like to move from concern to action?
Ron Busby Sr., President and CEO of @usblackchambers, reflects on the importance of working collectively to protect progress and continue advancing Black wealth, economic opportunity, and Black business ownership.
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Jun 2
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️
Join us for the 2026 Future of Black Communities Summit on July 16 in Washington, DC.
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.
More details to come. We hope to see you there!
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May 29
Will Black entrepreneurs be able to participate in the AI economy?
Even as artificial intelligence feels inevitable, the systems around AI have their own share of issues, namely, for the sustained growth of Black creatives and entrepreneurs.
Joint Center Tech Policy Director and Senior Advisor @Dani_Esquire explains more in @TheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/05/19/ai-ex…
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