UNITY: Journalists of Color believes that Net Neutrality is fundamental to maintaining a free flow of ideas and vibrant democracy on the Internet. UNITY believes the integrity of the Internet depends upon the inclusion of diverse media voices and communities of color. We oppose any efforts by means of technological, legislative, or content strategies to block innovation and free speech on the Internet.

Updates and Headlines on Net Neutrality

• Comments Regarding Network Neutrality Filed with the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISIONS (FCC)
• The Internet Must Not Become a Segregated Community
• Net Neutrality at Home Is Key to Promoting Democracy Abroad, say White House, State Department
• Minority Journalists Want Strong Net Neutrality Rules
• Mobile Net Neutrality Moves to Policy Forefront
• When It Comes to Net Neutrality, the Future of Filtering Is Up for Debate
• FCC sets Internet regulation in motion
• FCC chair commits to net neutrality
• Net neutrality gains political traction

• Chairman Waxman delivers speech on the future of news
• Keep up with the FCC Chairman
• Watch Open Commission Meetings
• FCC Updates and Releases
• Advisory Committee for Diversity in the Digital Age
• Congress considers measure to establish national Internet policies
  View the House bill » (175KB PDF, requires the free Adobe Reader.)
  

UNITY: Journalists of Color believes that America is best served by media that reflect diverse voices, multiple viewpoints, and the widest possible ownership. We oppose additional consolidation of the nation’s media. We believe that media consolidation has a chilling effect on communities of color who are already underrepresented as media owners. We support initiatives that result in increased media ownership by people of color.

Updates and Headlines on Media Consolidation

• Mega-Media Era Begins: GE/Vivendi Deal Clears Way for Comcast/NBC Merger
• Who Owns Media?
• The Diversity Crisis
• UNITY Supports Media Council Hawai'i in Action Against Media Consolidation
  

Updates and Headlines on Minority Ownership

• Out of the Picture 2007 – A Study by Free Press which assessed female and minority ownership of commercial broadcast TV stations
• Minority Radio Ownership at a Standstill

UNITY: Journalists of Color believes that universal access to the Internet is a basic right. The information needs of society are best served when diverse media viewpoints are reflected and readily shared. The Internet and telecommunications must be available, accessible, and affordable. UNITY opposes any policies that create multi-tiered access or “second-class” digital citizens. It supports efforts for digital inclusion, openness, and transparency in promoting a free flow of ideas.

• Media Diversity Matters: A Media Justice Activist Toolkit
• www.savetheinternet.com
• www.stopbigmedia.com
• www.benton.org