Spencer Overton
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Trump’s Budget Cuts Workforce Training Essential to Blacks in Changing Economy
President Donald Trump recently released his annual budget for funding the U.S. federal government with cuts that will negatively affect…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Appoints Black Woman as Chief of Staff
Sen. Elizabeth Warren named Anne Reid as her new chief of staff Thursday, making her one of few persons of…
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Push is on For Diversity on Capitol Hill
While Congress will experience more diversity in its ranks, others remain concerned about the lack of Black and brown individuals…
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National Bar Association Seeks Applicants for Congressional Staff Positions
The National Bar Association has issued what it called a "time-sensitive" release in announcing the organization is fielding resumes for…
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None of 28 Top Staffers in House, Senate are of Color: Report
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has released six detailed reports on the troubling lack of racial diversity…
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Joint Center Urges New Congress to Prioritize Diversity
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a northwest D.C.-based think tank, has called for all new and returning…
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People of Color Nearly Absent from Top U.S. House Staff: Report
An eye-opening Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report has revealed that American public policy is more likely to…
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Pelosi Announces Staff Diversity Initiative
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced this week that the Democratic Caucus will be implementing steps toward increasing staff diversity…
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Roscoe Jones Appointed as Sen. Feinstein’s Legislative Director
Roscoe Jones has been appointed to the staff of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as her new legislative director.
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Congressional Leaders Praised for Diversity in Hiring
Six top staff of color have been hired by Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress, prompting praise from Spencer Overton,…
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