News FCC Uses Criminal Background Against A Black-Owned Radio Station’s Access To LicensingSharelle BurtJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by Sharelle BurtJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023439 They will try anything to take something that's ours.... Read more
Entertainment Legal Media FCC Attempts To Shut Down Knoxville’s Only Black-Owned Radio StationWendy MedinaJune 11, 2022June 12, 2022 by Wendy MedinaJune 11, 2022June 12, 20221769 One thing is for sure — WJBE is fighting back to maintain the legacy of the outlet for Knoxville’s Black community.... Read more
Technology Women [OP-ED] Another Black Woman Makes a Sensible Vote: Net NeutralitySamara LynnDecember 15, 2017December 20, 2017 by Samara LynnDecember 15, 2017December 20, 2017402 The first black women to serve as an FCC commissioner, Mignon Clyburn, was one of two commissioners to vote against the repeal of net neutrality.... Read more
News Technology Here’s Why TV Host John Oliver is Crashing the FCC’s WebsiteSamara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017 by Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017416 John Oliver, the acerbic host of TV’s Last Week Tonight, issued a call-to-arms to his audience to respond to the latest threats against net... Read more
News Technology Here’s Why TV Host John Oliver is Crashing the FCC’s WebsiteSamara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017 by Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017376 John Oliver, the acerbic host of TV’s Last Week Tonight, issued a call-to-arms to his audience to respond to the latest threats against net... Read more
Technology Congressional Republicans Sell Data Privacy to the Highest BiddersSamara LynnMarch 29, 2017September 23, 2017 by Samara LynnMarch 29, 2017September 23, 2017589 “Congress should know by now that when you come for the Internet, the Internet comes for you,†said Evan Greer, campaign director of Fight for... Read more
News Politics Technology Senate Republicans Kill Internet Privacy RequirementsSamara LynnMarch 24, 2017September 23, 2017 by Samara LynnMarch 24, 2017September 23, 2017416 The issue is highly contested and split down party lines. Republicans and conservatives at the FCC including Chairman Pai, have been critical...... Read more
Entrepreneurship Ensuring Digital Access for All in 2017John BurnettMarch 8, 2017September 29, 2017 by John BurnettMarch 8, 2017September 29, 2017985 Free data is one way we can strengthen our digital equality agenda and fill the need for connectivity in minority and low-income communities.... Read more
Technology First Black Woman FCC Commissioner Spills Tea on Net Neutrality and MoreSamara LynnMarch 1, 2017December 15, 2017 by Samara LynnMarch 1, 2017December 15, 2017980 In the spirit of Black History Month, it’s of note that Mignon Clyburn is the first African American woman to serve as a commissioner... Read more
Technology Multicultural Media Summit Emphasizes ‘Power’ in EmpowermentSamara LynnFebruary 16, 2017September 23, 2017 by Samara LynnFebruary 16, 2017September 23, 2017612 The (MMTC)—which promotes equal opportunity in mass media, and the telecommunications and broadband industry held its Broadband and Social Justice Summit.... Read more