Tech Policy
Joint Center Speaks at MMTC 8th Annual Broadband & Social Justice Summit
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) held its 8th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit, “BBSJ 2017: Connecting to America’s Future.” Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center, spoke on the Broadband and Social Justice Town Hall: “The New Political Climate and Its Impact on Digital, Financial, and SocioEconomic Disparity in Our Communities: A Call to Action.”
Opening remarks were given by Tech & Innovation Sector Analyst for the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development Jocelyn James and the panel was moderated by The Pressley Firm Principal Monique Pressely.
Other panelists included:
- Debra Berlyn, President, Consumer Policy Solutions; Executive Director, Project to Get Older Americans Online (GOAL)
- Kristal High, Editor-in-Chief, Politic365
- Rosa Mendoza, Executive Director, Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP)
- Hilary Shelton, Director, Washington Bureau, NAACP
- Brent Wilkes, National Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
- Chris Wood, Executive Director and Co-Founder, LGBT Technology Partnership & Institute