Media Justice

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. '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.
4. 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.
5. 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.