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Joseph R. Houchins (Joseph Roosevelt Houchins) was born on 9 August, 1900 in Richmond, Virginia, U.S., is an American economist (1900–1990). Discover Joseph R. Houchins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

Popular As Joseph Roosevelt Houchins
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Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 9 August, 1900
Birthday 9 August
Birthplace Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Date of death 1990
Died Place Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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1900

Joseph Roosevelt Houchins (August 9, 1900 – January 5, 1990) was an American labor economist, attorney, and academic.

He was a member of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Black Cabinet, a leader of the Division of Negro Affairs in the United States Department of Commerce, and a chair and professor of economics at Howard University.

Joseph Roosevelt Houchins was born on August 9, 1900, in Richmond, Virginia.

Houchins grew up in Ithaca, New York, and was fostered by his uncle.

He attended the integrated Ithaca High School, where he excelled academically and participated in track and cross country, drama, and many other clubs.

1921

Houchins graduated in 1921.

He began attending Cornell University the following year.

1926

He earned four degrees at Cornell, Bachelor of Arts in 1926, Bachelor of Laws in 1927, Master of Arts in 1930, and a Doctor of Juridical Science in 1934.

1927

In 1927, he began serving as a professor of Economics and Government at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and completed his degrees at Cornell during summer breaks.

In 1927, Houchins began teaching at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas as professor of economics and government.

1935

In 1935, Houchins joined the Commerce Department's Division of Negro Affairs as Special Assistant to the Director.

This agency advocated for Black business progress and produced many initiatives to analyze and promote Black business.

Houchins authored two of the most important studies that laid the foundation for Black businesses' ongoing support during the subsequent decade.

In 1935, Houchins became a member of the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration's Black Cabinet, also known as the Federal Council of Negro Affairs.

Roosevelt appointed 45 prominent Black people to positions in executive agencies such as the Department of Commerce.

They served as advisors on policy issues related to Black people.

In 1935, Joseph R. Houchins married Frankie V. Lea.

They had one daughter, Sue Houchins.

1937

Houchins JR. Causes of Negro insurance company failures (Bulletin of the United States Department of Commerce); 1937.

Houchins JR. Negro Chambers of Commerce.

1938

He became the interim Director of the Division of Negro Affairs in 1938 and remained in that position until 1940.

1940

In 1940, Houchins began serving in the Census Bureau as head of Negro Statistics Section.

At this post, he was paid less than his white counterparts.

1943

Houchins JR. Significant facts concerning the Negro population (Population—special reports-P-1943).

U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census; 1943.

1952

In 1952, his annual salary was 4.3% below the next lowest paid section leader and 23.1% below the highest-paid section leader in the Population and Housing Division.

1953

In 1953, the Division of Negro Affairs was abolished by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of a reduction in what was deemed at the time, non-essential government units.

However, the data generated by the Division helped many civil rights lawsuits.

1955

In 1955, Houchins was appointed by Vice President Richard Nixon to President Eisenhower's Committee on Government Contract, the precursor to the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.

In this position, he drew and his economics and legal training to support non-discriminatory access to government contract opportunities.

1959

By 1959, Houchins became Director of Compliance and, in 1960, initiated a high visibility probe of the denial of jobs to Black people at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. He also called on Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding in Mobile, AL, to end its discriminatory employment practices.

1961

Houchins joined the Howard University department of economics in 1961.

His teaching focused on labor institutions, labor markets, and labor law.

His teaching interests stressed the importance of labor institutions in economic affairs.

1985

He officially retired from Howard University in 1985, but Houchins remained on campus with emeritus status and continued to participate in Economics Department functions and continued to mentor students until his death in 1990.

1990

Houchins died on January 5, 1990, in Washington, D.C.

Houchins wrote a number of books and articles regarding labor

including:

1991

The 'Dr. Joseph R. Houchins Endowed Scholarship Fund' at Howard University was started in 1991.

It helps preserve his legacy of promoting excellence in the field of economics, challenging students to realize their potential, and helps students in their quest for higher learning.