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Faith coalition applauds net neutrality ruling, offers webinar
Advocating to maintain principles of equal access to Internet resources and bandwidth, the United Church of Christ Office of Communication, Inc. (UCC OC Inc.) and the World Association for Christian Communication, North America (WACC North America) are offering a free Dec. 6 webinar to inform faith communities' use of new technologies and the importance of net neutrality.
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Waldman challenges technology’s reach at Parker Lecture
The 29th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunication Lecture and awards was held Sept. 28 at the Washington Post Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The event honored three of communication professionals for their contributions to improving access and inclusion in media technologies.
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'Media Fast: Screen-Free Week' set for Holy Week
As several sacred observances converge next week, an interfaith effort spearheaded by the UCC's Office of Communication, Inc. "So We Might See Project" is encouraging families to fast from excessive use of screens, from television to smart phones.
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Parker Lecture extols communications efforts to underserved groups
The 28th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Awards event, held Sept. 29 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., honored two communications professionals for their significant contributions to improving access and inclusion in media coverage and technologies. FCC Commissioner the Hon. Mignon Clyburn delivered the keynote address.
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Ann Aldrich, pioneer for opening FCC legal doors, dies at 82
In a landmark decision granting individual citizens the power to sue federal agencies, U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich forced the Federal Communications Commission to make it easier for minorities to own radio stations in the South.
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OC Inc. launches independent management team
In an organizational move designed to meet the denomination's commitment to an efficient management structure and maintain a strong focus on media justice, the United Church of Christ's Office of General Ministries (OGM) and Office of Communication, Inc. (OC Inc.) announced that they will operate independently from one another as of Jan. 31, 2010.
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UCC leader questions 'arbitrary' CBS decision to allow Focus on the Family ad
A decision by CBS to allow a Super Bowl advertisement for Focus on the Family, a conservative religious organization, is eliciting concerns from leaders of the United Church of Christ, which sought to buy advertising from the network but had its ads rejected.
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Opinion: UCC reaction to CBS change in policy on advocacy ads
In an attempt to address ad-revenue shortfalls during a tough economy, CBS — in hot water for accepting a controversial Super Bowl ad from Focus on the Family — said Tuesday it would finally accept the United Church of Christ's 2004 request to air ads that advocate welcoming all people, including gays and lesbians, into the church.
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After 10 years, low power radio bill on its way to becoming law
The UCC's media-justice advocacy agency, the Office of Communication, Inc., is heralding the anticipated passage of a bill that will expand access to low-power radio frequencies.
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Before quitting, Dobbs misleads CNN viewers about UCC-supported media coalition
CNN commentator Lou Dobbs abruptly announced that he was quitting the news network last night, but not before he included misleading and inaccurate information about the United Church of Christ and its support for the interfaith media justice coalition, So We Might See. In October, the coalition asked the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public hearing into the effects of anti-immigrant hate speech in the media.
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