comcast – Black Enterprise

Comcast Reveals $4.5M Grant To Advance Economic Opportunity Through Digital Skill Building And Tech Training

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023602

Investment will fuel expansion of leading national tech training nonprofit to three new cities in need of skilled technologists for digital economies....

Technology

This Black Engineering Leader Left His Role at Comcast To Pursue His Music Passion

Atiya JordanNovember 10, 2022November 11, 2022

by Atiya JordanNovember 10, 2022November 11, 2022782

A job doesn't feel like work when you're pursuing your passion....

Business

How Comcast is Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs During #BlackBusinessMonth

Jeroslyn JoVonnAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

by Jeroslyn JoVonnAugust 31, 2021August 31, 20211879

#NationalBlackBusinessMonth - Spotlight - Meet Michael Maponga, the founder of AfroLandTV, a free online streaming service for premium African movies and TV for the world...

Education Technology

Former Comcast Employee Says The Company’s Low-Income Wi-Fi Is Too Slow For Remote Learning

Derek MajorFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 20211718

Former Comcast employee agrees with a group of Baltimore students that claims that Comcast's Internet Essentials speeds are too slow....

Career Women

Comcast Names Dalila Wilson-Scott as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Dana GivensOctober 9, 2020December 11, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 9, 2020December 11, 20205454

Telecommunications giant Comcast announced the appointment of Dalila Wilson-Scott to executive vice president and chief diversity officer for the corporation. ...

Entrepreneurship News

Byron Allen And Comcast Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit, Set Deal for Three Channels

Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 202015896

Byron Allen has settled a long-running racial discrimination lawsuit with Comcast after they agreed to pick up three of his channels....

Business Leadership

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan To Combat Racial Injustice

Dana GivensJune 9, 2020June 8, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 9, 2020June 8, 20205580

Media giant Comcast unveils $100 million pledge to combat racial injustice across the nation in partnership with nonprofit organizations....

Technology

Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon Offering Free Internet Service Due to Coronavirus

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 16, 2020March 31, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 16, 2020March 31, 20203194

Several major internet providers have agreed not to terminate service for their subscribers for the next 60 days if they are not able to pay...

Entrepreneurship

NBA Star Andre Iguodala Joins Comcast Ventures’ Catalyst Fund

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 20201605

Andre Iguodala has joined Comcast Ventures' Catalyst Fund as a venture partner to invest in founders from diverse backgrounds...

Lifestyle

Major Shareholder Urges Comcast To Settle Racial Suit With Byron Allen

Justin BartonDecember 18, 2019December 18, 2019

by Justin BartonDecember 18, 2019December 18, 20191884

New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, is pressuring Comcast to settle their racial discrimination suit with Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios....