minority groups

Telecom Firms' Donations to Minority Groups Criticized As FCC Considers Net Neutrality Rules

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:12:48 -0400

Full article: Los Angeles Times
Jennifer Martinez
Key minority organizations are backing the carriers' efforts to thwart Net Neutrality proposals. Critics say the millions of dollars and in-kind help the firms pour into the groups is a factor.

New FCC Commish Challenges Minority Groups on Net Neutrality

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:13:06 -0500

Full article: Ars Technica
Matthew Lasar
The FCC's newest Democrat, Mignon Clyburn, had some interesting comments to make about Net Neutrality at a recent social justice summit. They came as the rush to stop the FCC from implementing its proposed Internet non-discrimination rules is in full force. And leading the charge are groups that, ironically, say they're opposed to discrimination, among them the MMTC.

Groups Challenge FCC Wireless Auctions

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:11:59 -0400

Full article: Amici Coalition
Ten prominent national civil rights, public interest, and minority groups joined forces with six small wireless businesses, including minority-owned businesses, to file an appeal that has profound implications for the future of diversity in the wireless communications industry.