Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC)

We're grateful for your support this year!

Learn about MMTC 2024 Fellow Danielle Arnwine's fellowship experience. Become an MMTC partner on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd, and help us build a diverse next-gen pipeline of tech, media, and telecom professionals. WATCH VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/e8xGA9cC DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gyvbCyF

With your support, MMTC's fellowship program trained eight dynamic law students in 2024. -Danielle Arnwine, Henry Geller fellow, University of Florida Levin College of Law -Kaley Bonett, Ragan Henry fellow, University of Florida Levin College of Law -Davis Bowen, Henry M. Rivera fellow, Syracuse University College of Law -Niya Davis, National Association of Broadcasters fellow, University of Florida Levin College of Law (recent graduate) -Tamera DePriest, Earle K. Moore fellow, Florida A&M University College of Law -Thalia Etienne, Cathy Hughes fellow, Florida A&M University College of Law -Reganne Hardy, Cathy Hughes fellow, American University Washington College of Law -Randi Tolbert, Henry M. Rivera fellow, University of Florida Levin College of Law You have helped us build a diverse pipeline of workers, students, and professionals who can address the lack of diverse representation and thought leadership in the tech, media, and telecom industries. We are grateful for your support. On Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, we invite you to continue your support. As a Giving Tuesday partner, you will help us expand our efforts through our Fellowship Program in 2025 and beyond. MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE: https://lnkd.in/dynsW8n #givingtuesday #lawstudents #legalfellowships

MMTC applauds the FCC's decision to adopt rules to facilitate directionalized service by FM broadcasters. This rule reform was adopted by a unanimous vote on November 21, 2024, having been championed for months by FCC Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, who pointed out that the rule change would be especially beneficial to small and minority broadcasters. MMTC President and CEO Robert Branson stated that “MMTC and other civil rights organizations endorsed the initiative because it will result in enhanced service to often overlooked neighborhoods and communities.”

Thank you, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel for your years of dedicated leadership and service!

Read NTIA's blog: Every State and Territory is Ready to Implement Internet for All. https://lnkd.in/eSNV379S

READ THIS: FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Announces Departure from FCC. https://lnkd.in/gJMiufpa

Thanks Data for Black Lives for inviting MMTC Vice President Dr. Fallon W. to serve as the opening keynote speaker for the #D4BLIII conference this week. ?#DataforBlackLives #ReclaimData

Thanks to everyone who attended today's Infrastructure Deployment: Where We Stand discussion organized by MMTC, ALLvanza, LGBT Tech, and OCA– Asian Pacific American Advocates. Many thanks to our speakers and moderator (see list below). -Deborah Lathen, Lathen Consulting, LLC -OJ Semans, Four Directions -Randolph May, Free State Foundation -Lukas Pietzrak, NTIA -Brendan Kelsay, Kelsay Strategies, LLC Special thanks to T-Mobile for hosting the event.

Today, MMTC, ALLvanza, OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates, and LGBT Tech are hosting an informative session at 12 noon on the latest developments in the Congressional infrastructure plan and its impact on modernizing telecommunications infrastructure nationwide in Washington, DC. Industry leaders, regulators, and policy experts will discuss progress on key initiatives, share effective deployment strategies, evaluate funding allocations, and address current implementation challenges with solutions to keep the plan on course. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ehRJ8d-A