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Proposal by FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn Could Boost Struggling AM Radio Stations

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A Great Opportunity for the Long Abandoned AM Radio Stations Mignon Clyburn sent out a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the NAB/RAB Radio show in Orlando today. She stated that it, “will represent the next major step in the commission’s review of AM service.” Then the FCC Commissioner spoke. The proposal included six points. Among one of the points was a major proposal for AM Radio stations. The FCC will be opening a one-time filing window for AM licensees to apply for an FM translator in their service area. It could mean that every AM radio station could eventually rebroadcast … Continue reading Proposal by FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn Could Boost Struggling AM Radio Stations

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Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

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Dr. Boyce Watkins speculated on AOL Black Voices that MSNBC should consider hiring a Black host to replace the now departed Keith Olbermann. Dr. Boyce that’s not likely to happen. We would like to see Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks.com) get a hosting spot simply because he is a fresh voice in the political media arena. There are rumors that former PA governor Ed Rendell (also pictured here) may actually get a shot at hosting a show. Whatever materializes at MSNBC, an article at Philly.com sheds some light on how the Comcast Corporation and Executive Vice President David Cohen … Continue reading Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

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>Changes in the Internet That You Didn’t Know Anything About

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>So this is the reason my computer is running slow??? The telecommunication companies recently achieved a big victory in court over the fight to control the Internet.They can control the speed of my Internet! They can control how I surf the web! The price grid you see is not TV programming packages from Comcast or DirecTV, this my friends would be the websites you would be able to go to if telecommunications companies have their way. That’s right your ISP (Internet Service Provider) would have complete control over the Internet. “Hey, that $49.99 package sounds like a good deal on … Continue reading >Changes in the Internet That You Didn’t Know Anything About

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>Mignon Clyburn to be sworn in as FCC Commisioner

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>“It’s an incredible day,” said Mignon. “A celebration. A culmination of a dream.”A dream that Clyburn says came true through hard work. She spent 14 years as publisher and editor of a weekly newspaper.Outgoing South Carolina Public Service Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn was sworn in as a FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Commissioner today in a formal ceremony conducted by Senior Judge Matthew J. Perry, Jr. at the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse in Columbia. Clyburn will be the first African American woman and first South Carolinian ever to serve as an FCC Commissioner. Clyburn is the daughter of House Majority … Continue reading >Mignon Clyburn to be sworn in as FCC Commisioner