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FCC Report Shows Latino Media Ownership Remains Extremely Low
November 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Earlier this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a report detailing ownership of broadcast media outlets by women and people of color. The report shows that broadcast ownership by women and people of color continues to remain excruciatingly low. At the same time, multiple press outlets revealed that FCC Chairman Genachowski has circulated a draft order to other FCC commissioners that would relax key media ownership rules, further reducing opportunities for diverse ownership. continue reading »
A Quick Hello & Now Adios to Verizon’s $2 Online Fee
December 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Just as quick as Verizon’s $2 online fee was introduced it is getting the old boot out the door and a quick ¡Adios ! right before the New Year and in light of much customer outrage. continue reading »
IL Attorney General Urges Banning Use of Phone Number as Credit Cards
October 24, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged the Federal Communications Commission to implement a nationwide ban on phone bill “cramming,” a practice that uses unaware continue reading »
$9.95/Month Internet Access Offered by Comcast to Low-Income Families
August 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Comcast has announced a new $9.95/month internet package for low-income families. This initiative is not as altruistic as it might look but rather part of the company’s continued efforts to meet the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) mandates on their merger with NBC. continue reading »
National Puerto Rican Coalition Supports At&T-Mobile Deal, Seen as Benefical to Island Residents
May 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Puerto Rican Coalition (NPRC) asked the Federal Communications Commission in a letter today to support the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile because it will help better meet the wireless needs of the Puerto Rican community not only in Puerto Rico, but also in every state in the U.S. continue reading »
NHMC and GLAAD Decry José Luis Sin Censura’s Disregard to Community Outcry
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, more than 30 organizations sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski, urging him to swiftly act on the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's ( continue reading »
Race or Ethnic Discrimination Has no Place in Advertising Says FCC
March 23, 2011 | by Radio Info | Latino Daily News
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that regulates television and radio stations has issued an ‘enforcement advisory’ banning advertising contracts that contain ‘no urban/no Spanish’ clauses. continue reading »
National Hispanic Media Coalition Urges FCC to Study Effects of Hate Speech in Media Outlets
January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), joined by a diverse collection of other organizations, reached out to leaders at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) continue reading »
Immigrant Rights Groups Ask the FCC to Protect Their Right to Send Advocacy Text Messages
October 30, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
Yesterday, in a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), nearly thirty non-profit organizations representing people of color and/or working towards comprehensive immigration reform requested that the FCC swiftly exert authority over cell phone text messages. continue reading »
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 18, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new website as a one-stop national resource in efforts to protect consumers from identity theft. The website launch coincides with President Barack Obama's declaration of October 2010 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. continue reading »
