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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 21h

🚨 One decision just froze billions in community investment.

This Otherwords op-ed details how eliminating the CDFI Fund threatens small businesses and working families.

Learn more: https://otherwords.org/a-cruel-and-short-sighted-attack-on-low-income-communities/

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney and other leaders at the OwnCincy25 Housing Policy Symposium for "a day of learning, dialogue, and action." Learn more: https://owncincy.org/owncincy-housing-policy-symposium/

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI: We brought together staff and partners to honor @govwesmoore.bsky.social with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award. See our mention in @playbookdc.bsky.social: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook-pm/2025/10/24/inflation-report-offers-relief-as-trump-faces-trade-cliff-00622019

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 5d

Today, the Joint Center celebrated Maryland Governor Wes Moore with its highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award.

Learn more here: https://jointcenter.org/joint-center-presented-governor-wes-moore-with-louis-e-martin-great-american-award/

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 7d

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Rev. Al Sharpton on Keepin' It Real to discuss Black unemployment, wealth inequality, business ownership, homeownership, and more. Watch here: https://jointcenter.org/joint-center-appeared-on-keepin-it-real-with-rev-al-sharpton/

Joint Center Appeared on Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton - Joint Center

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad appeared on Keepin' It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the recently published New York Times article focused on Black unemployment, Black wealth in...

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 7d

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined SiriusXM's Urban View with Greg Carr and Lamont King to discuss the termination of the CDFI Fund staff.

Listen to a snippet. ⬇️ Full episode: https://www.siriusxm.com/player/episode-audio/government-shutdown/205dedd3-39e4-34f2-5f10-73193c7f432a

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 7d

This year marks the Joint Center's 55th anniversary. 🎉 To celebrate, we held a special brunch, conversation, and exhibition covering our work as America’s Black think tank.

Watch the recap: https://youtu.be/H7RaIGyZaV0

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Amid mass layoffs and the push to end DEI initiatives, Black unemployment surged from six percent in May to 7.5 percent in Oct. 2025.

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined @nbcnews.com to talk about it.

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 11d

🗞️ Joint Center in the news:

For The Washington Informer, Joint Center Special Assistant Carlton Langford and Former Senior Policy Analyst Justin Nalley explain why #CCAMPIS must better serve Black student parents: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/child-care-access-black-students/

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 13d

On WURD Radio, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Dr. James Peterson to discuss the impacts of the government shutdown, especially in relation to Black communities.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/dedrick-asante-muhammad

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 14d

The Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund's entire staff dismantles one of the federal government’s most effective and bipartisan tools for ensuring access to capital in underserved communities.

Our statement: https://jointcenter.org/media/#press-releases

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 Black unemployment is surging again. This time is different.

For @nytimes.com, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad explains that investing in America should lead to lower unemployment and higher wages for *all* Americans.

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 20d

The Joint Center mourns the passing of former CBC Chair and Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, an unwavering public servant who left a lasting impact on Black communities in Detroit and across the United States. Read our statement from Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad below.

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 21d

Do you ever feel like you’re being watched?

Well, you’re not imagining it. From loyalty cards to smart devices, we live in a surveillance economy where nearly every click, tap, and purchase is tracked, stored, and sold.

Learn more in this latest episode: jointcenter.org/tech-policy/#podcast

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · Sep 8

From the courts to the military to economic governance, Trump and the GOP are systematically attempting to delegitimize Black leadership. Loudly resisting this intimidation is key to defeating it.

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of @jointcenter.bsky.social:

Trump’s Attacks on the Fed Fit a Troubling Pattern - OtherWords

By attacking the Federal Reserve’s independence, President Trump is putting the economy in danger — and attacking yet another qualified Black leader.

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Nitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · Sep 10

wrote about the latest federal jobs reports and why they contain so many ominous signs for the economy—including, and especially, the surge in Black employment. with insights from @itsafronomics.bsky.social and the @jointcenter.bsky.social's Gabrielle Smith Finnie: slate.com/business/202...

Trump’s Economy Is Finally Here—and It’s Even Worse Than You Imagined

Layoffs are spreading and unemployment is rising—and one kind of worker is being hit the hardest.

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 An estimated $124 trillion could pass down to heirs in the U.S., leading to the nation’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer. But unless profound changes are made in tax policy, this transfer will deepen the racial wealth divide.

Learn more: generations.asaging.org/the-civil-ri...

The Civil Rights Generation, the Great Wealth Transfer and Our Need to Address the Racial Wealth Divide - ASA Generations

This transfer will most likely act as another brick in the wall of American economic segregation.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · Sep 12

NEW: Last month, the Black unemployment rate surged to 7.5% — double the rate for white workers. Mending this divide will require policy: Asset-building programs, paid job training, and lending and housing reform.

LaToya Parker and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of @jointcenter.bsky.social:

Black wealth infrastructure as a safety net

Federal layoffs and industry cuts leave Black families most vulnerable to housing and income loss. Here are some things you should know about asset-building programs and fair lending reforms that offe...

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Each month, the Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Follow the Joint Center for updates.

Our latest analysis is here: jointcenter.org/august-2025-...

August 2025 Jobs Day Analysis - Joint Center

The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our August Jobs Day analysis is below. From July to…

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie was also quoted in @Slate, where she explained that "[e]ach jobs report since the summer shows an unsteady labor market and its disproportionate impact on Black workers." Read it here: slate.com/business/202...

Trump’s Economy Is Finally Here—and It’s Even Worse Than You Imagined

Layoffs are spreading and unemployment is rising—and one kind of worker is being hit the hardest.

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie was quoted in NBC BLK in an article on the rising unemployment rate for Black workers and the difficulties found within the labor market right now. Read it here: www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Pressley urges Fed chair to address Black women's unemployment as the figure rises

The Massachusetts congresswoman said Black women’s employment is a “key metric of the health of the U.S. economy.”

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad was quoted in Newsweek in an article focusing on the falling Black homeownership rate and its correlation to the rising Black unemployment rate. Read it here: www.newsweek.com/black-homeow...

Black homeownership rates drop as economist issues DEI warning

Black homeownership is falling in the U.S., and some economists think the Trump administration's crackdown on DEI may have something to do with it.

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

On CNN, Joint Center Senior Fellow Jessica Fulton discussed the recent jobs report. Fulton highlighted the high unemployment rate for Black workers and emphasized how Black workers are a “canary in a coal mine” for the rest of the labor force.

Watch it here: jointcenter.org/joint-center...

Joint Center Senior Fellow Appears on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield - Joint Center

Former Joint Center Senior Fellow Jessica Fulton appeared on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the discussion, Fulton…

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

We are driving change.

In CNN, Newsweek, NBC BLK, and Slate, Joint Center experts are shaping national conversations on Black unemployment, homeownership, and economic opportunity.

See our latest media highlights below. 🧵

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies @jointcenter.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 The unemployment rate for Black Americans jumped to 7.5%, the highest rate since Oct. 2021.

On @cnn.com, watch Joint Center Senior Fellow @jessicajfulton.bsky.social explain why so many Black workers are being affected and how this is concerning for all workers.

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Joint Center Senior Fellow Appears on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield - Joint Center

Former Joint Center Senior Fellow Jessica Fulton appeared on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the discussion, Fulton…

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