Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC)

In honor of Women's "Her-story" Month, MMTC is taking a moment to pay tribute to and thank the former and current FCC Chairs and Commissioners for making women's "her-story" at the FCC since 1948. -Hon. Anna Gomez, FCC Commissioner (2023-present) -Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Chairwoman and Commissioner (2012-2017, 2018-2025) -Hon. Mignon Clyburn, the first African American woman FCC Commissioner and Acting Chairwoman (2009-2018) -Hon. J. Frieda Hennock, the first woman FCC Commissioner (1948-1955) -Hon. Charlotte T. Reid (1971-1976) -Hon. Margita White (1976-1979) -Hon. Anne P. Jones (1979-1983) -Hon. Mimi Weyforth Dawson (1981-1987) -Hon. Patricia Diaz Dennis, the first Latina FCC Commissioner (1986-1989) -Hon. Sherrie P. Marshall (1989-1993, no photo) -Hon. Susan Ness (1994-2001) -Hon. Rachelle B. Chong, the first Asian American woman FCC Commissioner (1994-1997) -Hon. Gloria Tristani (1997-2001) -Hon. Kathleen Q. Abernathy (2001-2005) -Hon. Deborah Taylor Tate (2006-2009) -Hon. Meredith Attwell Baker (2009-2011) Read more here: https://conta.cc/4ilItxG

Learn how AT&T is narrowing the digital divide and helping people get and stay connected to affordable, high speed internet access: https://lnkd.in/gJ58pqfY.

FYI: Read the tentative agenda for the @FCC March Open Meeting on Marc 27th. https://lnkd.in/e8ydE2wY

Have you read The Black AI Optimist column by Kenley Joseph, MMTC Policy Counsel? Go here to read the latest issue that discusses practical AI tools for advancing multicultural communities: https://lnkd.in/eMa3RAiT. This month's column encourages readers to submit a response to the federal government's Request for Information (RFI) on a national Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. Responses to the RFI are due March 15, 2025. Get more information here: https://lnkd.in/eV2aaMq7 #AI #artificialintelligence

READ NOW: In the latest issue of The Black AI Optimist column, MMTC Policy Counsel Kenley Joseph discusses practical tools for advancing multicultural communities. https://conta.cc/4hsdv6a Joseph also encourages readers to submit a response to the federal government's Request for Information (RFI) on a national Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. This plan aims to “sustain and enhance America's AI dominance” while ensuring “unnecessarily burdensome requirements do not hamper private sector AI innovation.” Responses to the RFI are due March 15, 2025. (Note: It is best to file by Friday the 14th and avoid filing on Saturday the 15th.) Get more information here: https://lnkd.in/gJkT7CSE. #AI #artificialintelligence

Join MMTC in congratulating former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on being named CTIA President and Chief Executive Officer! We are excited to continue our work with him that began during his tenure as FCC Chairman and Commissioner. Read CTIA's press release: https://lnkd.in/eyDjpxxa

READ THIS: Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants that will award $2.5 million in unrestricted funds to eligible nonprofits located in and servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ markets across the United States in youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. The application deadline is April 11th. Visit https://lnkd.in/eWJPz_Fj for more information.

READ NOW: In the latest issue of The Black AI Optimist column, MMTC Policy Counsel Kenley Joseph discusses practical tools for advancing multicultural communities. https://conta.cc/4hsdv6a Joseph also encourages readers to submit a response to the federal government's Request for Information (RFI) on a national Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. This plan aims to “sustain and enhance America's AI dominance” while ensuring “unnecessarily burdensome requirements do not hamper private sector AI innovation.” Responses to the RFI are due March 15, 2025. (Note: It is best to file by Friday the 14th and avoid filing on Saturday the 15th.)?Get more information here: https://lnkd.in/gJkT7CSE. #AI #artificialintelligence

Congratulations Dr. Fallon Wilson, MMTC Vice President of Policy, on being named one of the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.! The Power 50 Women of Influence honors visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are driving impactful change across industries and communities. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6J5JKfs for more information about "The Art of Influence: Women Leading with Purpose" luncheon that will be held on March 27th at the Salamander Hotel in DC.

Public Knowledge and 17 other public interest, trade associations, and civil liberties groups sent a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to defend free speech and media freedom. Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/edakKugX