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Practices & Centers

Center for Racial Economic Equity

Empower Black learners and workers with ܽƵ’s Center for Racial Economic Equity.

Solutions to disrupt occupational segregation and eradicate the Black-white wealth gap.

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Occupational segregation and a vast Black-white wealth gap limit opportunities for success and advancement for Black learners and workers. Through research, thought leadership, network building, and advisory services, ܽƵ’s Center for Racial Economic Equity works to create a world where race no longer determines outcomes.

We take a solutions-first, data-driven, nonpartisan, and practitioner-informed approach and rely on a trusted network of cross-sector partners committed to  promoting Black economic advancement.

Key Initiatives

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Reimagine Education and Training Systems

We conduct research, offer advisory services, and partner across the ecosystem to ensure Black learners are entering and succeeding in high-value programs of study.

Eliminate ܽƵplace Racial Discrimination

In collaboration with major employers, we work with corporations and industries to ensure Black workers are being hired, compensated, and promoted equitably.

Explore Social and Financial Aspects of Advancement

We develop strategies to invest in Black entrepreneurship, explore financial innovations, and identify supports to end the Black-white wealth gap.


Impact Stories

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Black Employees Make Up Just 7.4% of the Tech ܽƵforce—These Nonprofits Are ܽƵing to Change That

JFF Vice President Michael Collins was quoted in recent article on CNBC’s Make It website that focused on JFF's racial economic equity initiative and specifically reported on the release of our latest market scan, Purpose-Built to Advance Equity: Expanding Opportunities in Tech for Black Americans, which highlights organizations that are working to increase the number of Black Americans in the IT workforce.


Learn more

The Center for Racial Economic Equity and our network of expert partners are available for collaboration, advocacy, and investment to create permanent space for Black learners and workers in our postsecondary education and workforce systems. Contact us to learn more about how you can partner with us or support our work, and subscribe for updates.