Free Press: Civil Rights & Media Justice

FCC Memphis Field Hearing on Digital Inclusion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:51 -0800

Start: 12/05/2009 - 11:00

End: 12/05/2009 - 13:00

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As part of its effort to gather information for the development of a National Broadband Plan, the FCC will hold a field hearing on December 5th in Memphis, Tenn., focusing on whether broadband services are being deployed in a way that allows all Americans to benefit. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. Additional information on the agenda will be announced shortly.

Using the Web to Adjust the Color on TV

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:54 -0800

Bridging the Digital Divide

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:16:56 -0800

Start: 12/08/2009 - 08:00

End: 12/08/2009 - 10:30

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Increasingly, access to broadband is being seen as a civil right. Is the promise of broadband technology truly available to all? What are the best ways to "move the needle" in this country on broadband adoption? Globally, what lessons have and can be learned from other nations' experiences in ameliorating the digital divide?

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FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:14:26 -0800

Start: 12/03/2009 - 14:00

End: 12/03/2009 - 18:00

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The Media Issues working group will present a formal best practices recommendation. This will be the third meeting of the full Diversity Committee under its renewed charter and new membership.

FCC National Broadband Plan Workshop: Future Fiber Architectures and Local Deployment Choices

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:09:17 -0800

Start: 11/19/2009 - 09:30

End: 11/19/2009 - 18:00

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The goal of the Broadband Workshop on Future Fiber Architectures and Local Deployment Choices is to understand post-100-megabit/s fiber and partial-fiber solutions for the middle mile, public institutions, small to medium enterprises and homes.

New Media, Technology & Internet Use in Indian Country

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:53:17 -0800

Start: 11/19/2009 - 09:00

End: 11/19/2009 - 11:00

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On November 19, 2009, Native Public Media and the New America Foundation's Open Technology Initiative will release New Media, Technology and Internet Use in Indian Country: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis, one of the most extensive studies of on the ground technology use, access, and adoption in Native American lands. Demonstrating the great need to include Native Americans in the discourse around the National Broadband Plan.

FCC Workshop: Lessons for the National Broadband Plan from Local Officials Representing Under-served Communities

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:26:50 -0800

Start: 12/09/2009 - 09:30

End: 12/09/2009 - 18:30

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires the FCC to submit a national broadband plan that seeks to “ensure that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability.” Specifically, the Commission is required to establish “a plan for use of broadband infrastructure and services in advancing … community development … worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth…” What are the lessons from local and state government officials toward meeting these specific national purposes? What is the potential role of local officials representing un-served or under-served communities in the national broadband plan?

Media Minutes: November 13, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:20 -0800

A new paper shows how prioritizing Internet traffic works against Internet users and undermines the overall health of the Internet. Lou Dobbs resigns as CNN anchor. And two broadband stimulus windows become one, leaving applicants with only one more chance to apply for funding.

Media Minutes (2009-11-13)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:30 -0800

Media Minutes Extra: Broadcasters Face Off on Minority Ownership and Consolidation

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:49:53 -0800

Big media broadcasters are calling for increased opportunities to gobble up more media properties, while minority broadcasters say consolidation is squeezing smaller stations out of business.