media justice

A Day of Internet Action, a Week of Reflection

Stevie Converse — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:20:07 -0500

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Steven Renderos
A media justice organizer reflects on the National Day of Action in support of broadband access and Net Neutrality that took place last week.

Media Minutes: January 29, 2010

Candace Clement — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:43:18 -0500

Crisis Commons created CrisisCamps for Haiti to create technological tools that would help responders find people, supplies and more aid. And the Media Action Grassroots Network brings more than 100 organizations from across the country together into a local-to-local social and media justice advocacy network.

The 4th Annual Be The Media Conference: The Changing Media Landscape Opportunities and Challenges for Marginalized Voices

Jordan Berg — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:44 -0500

Start: 12/03/2009 - 09:00

End: 12/03/2009 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

The annual Be the Media! Mini-Conference helps participants understand the link between strategic communications and organizing strategies as well as learn essential communications tools and techniques. Free Press will be attending this event that includes a panel discussion, media and communications workshops, and networking opportunities.

Media Minutes: June 26, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:24:48 -0400

The Broadband Internet Fairness Act would help prevent overcharging by Internet Service Providers by requiring the companies to submit their pricing schemes to the Federal Trade Commission for approval. And the Allied Media Conference incorporates a wide range of issues and artists, educators and social justice organizers who use media as a tool for change.

Media Minutes (2009-06-26)

Candace Clement — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:00 -0400

Independent Journalists Tour the South

Stevie Converse — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:11:16 -0400

Full article: StopBigMedia.com
Megan Tady
Six journalists from different regions across the country and varying media backgrounds have embarked on the first Grassroots Media Justice Tour, an organizing project that highlights the intersection of journalism and grassroots activism through workshops and performances.

Media Could Use Diverse Voices

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:38:39 -0400

Full article: Milford Daily News
Jeff Adair
With the country growing more racially diverse, a few voices seem to be missing from both political and news programs, which helps to shape public opinion. Where are the voices of those from a variety of ethnicities, experiences and opinions?

The Black Stake, and All Our Stakes, in the Media Justice Movement

Stevie Converse — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:35:28 -0400

Full article: Black Agenda Report
Bruce Dixon
To qualitatively advance the cause of media justice, its advocates must begin to take the political offensive, to dictate the agenda, and to stay on the offensive. We must engineer what the media system is designed to prevent, namely an ongoing public debate.

The Future of Policy Organizing at the Allied Media Conference

hannahjs — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:37:50 -0400

Crossposted at Open Left and Banned from the National Association of Broadcasters Since 2002.

Hey guys -- I'm Hannah Sassaman. For the past six years I've been an organizer at the Prometheus Radio Project -- working to expand community radio station availability to every city in the country. As I transition out of Prometheus (and head over to do political communications with SEIU), I'm getting some perspective on the two major worlds I've come from -- and my vision of how totally kickass policy change can happen, now and in the future.

FUFA Takes on Media Ownership

FUFA — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:56:00 -0400

FUFA (Females United for Action) is “a coalition of young women leaders that is dedicated to educate not only ourselves, but others as well, on issues that affect women and girls. We organize to bring attention to the issues and take action to address them. FUFA is formed by girls and young women from all over the city of Chicago, from all backgrounds & nationalities, ranging from 12 years of age & up.”