http://www.ucc.org News from Media Justice webmaster@ucc.org webmaster@ucc.org United Church of Christ Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.ucc.org-289435933 http://www.ucc.org/news/faith-coalition-applauds-net.html 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. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:54:08 -0600 www.ucc.org-277291342 http://www.ucc.org/news/waldman-challenges.html 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. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:05:15 -0500 www.ucc.org-228945242 http://www.ucc.org/news/media-fast-screen-free.html 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. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:35:36 -0500 www.ucc.org-177685827 http://www.ucc.org/news/parker-lecture-extols.html 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. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:40:22 -0500 www.ucc.org-145124096 http://www.ucc.org/news/ann-aldrich-pioneer-for.html 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. Wed, 05 May 2010 15:00:19 -0500 www.ucc.org-118809716 http://www.ucc.org/news/oc-inc-launches-independent.html 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. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:46:24 -0600 www.ucc.org-116684449 http://www.ucc.org/news/ucc-leaders-balk-at-cbs.html 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. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:20:29 -0600 www.ucc.org-118380520 http://www.ucc.org/news/opinion-ucc-reaction-to-cbs.html 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. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:19:14 -0600 www.ucc.org-107771574 http://www.ucc.org/news/after-10-years-low-power.html 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. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:04:46 -0600 www.ucc.org-99273018 http://www.ucc.org/news/before-quitting-dobbs.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:39:07 -0600