Broadband Access and Adoption
We advance policies and programs that enable Black communities to access affordable high-speed Internet.
Joint Center Commends the U.S. Senate for Confirming the Nomination of Geoffrey Starks to the Federal Communications Commission
The Joint Center sent the following release in the wake of Geoffrey Starks being confirmed as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2019 Contact:…
For Communities of Color, Increased Smartphone Costs Mean Decreased Opportunity
Despite becoming synonymous with everyday life, smartphones are one commodity that’s still capable of generating global headlines. One such example happened recently, when the European Commission fined Google $5 billion…
Joint Center Hosts Live Case Study Panel at USHCC Convention
On October 3, 2017, the Joint Center partnered with Google to host a live case study panel on digital technology use by Latino businesses during the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of…
Joint Center Co-Hosts Black Mayors Tech Day
On September 10 and 11, the Joint Center partnered with the African American Mayors Association and Comcast for the 2nd Annual Technology Summit in Philadelphia. Elected officials and experts discussed…
Joint Center Joins MMTC’s Annual Access to Capital and Telecom Policy Conference
Today, Joint Center President Spencer Overton spoke at this year’s Multicultural Media, Telecom & Internet Council’s Financing America’s Future conference on the panel Infrastructure, Supplier Diversity, and the Jobs of…
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…
5G, Smart Cities & Communities of Color
Innovation is changing America, from self-checkout lanes in grocery stores to driverless cars. New jobs will emerge, like technicians who service these technologies. Other jobs will be eliminated, such as…
Joint Center Meets with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
On Thursday, November 10, the Joint Center – partnering with INSIGHT America – organized a breakfast with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and…
Voters in 2016: Government Spending on Internet and Technology Training
After this week’s election results, cultural divides persist. The first step toward moving forward is understanding different perspectives. As the nation transitions into a new government, the Joint Center will…
