Center for Policy Analysis and Research

The Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) is rooted in a firm commitment to open-minded inquiry into issues impacting the global Black community. CPAR’s objective is to improve the socio‐economic circumstances of Black Americans by generating analyses and policy recommendations advancing equity and equality in policy areas such as criminal justice, education access, economic development, public health, voting rights, and Black representation in the ever-growing technology sector.

The CPAR Team

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Avoice

The CBCF Avoice Virtual Library is a premier source of information about historical and contemporary Black policy issues important to researchers, academics, educators, and students. Avoice captures and preserves the rich history of Black political and legislative contributions for future generations.

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Policy Programming

CPAR produces district-level as well as national community forums to explore public policy concerns and pursue policy solutions that meet people where they are and serve them with access to viable and qualified information.

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CPAR Publications

CPAR regularly publishes policy briefs, fact sheets, and reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global Black community, including criminal justice, education access, economic development, public health, voting rights, and Black representation in the ever-growing technology sector.

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