Events
Joint Center Moderates FCC Roundtable With HBCU Presidents
Joint Center Director of Technology Policy Dr. Dominique Harrison moderated the FCC’s HBCU Presidents’ Roundtable on “what solutions need to be implemented to ensure students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) get connected to affordable, reliable broadband during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.” The panelists included Delaware State University President…
Joint Center Joins Congressional Black Associates Panel on the Importance of Congressional Staff Diversity
Joint Center Senior Fellow of Diversity and Inclusion Dr. LaShonda Brenson was a panelist in the Congressional Black Associates’ discussion on the importance of congressional staff diversity and the challenges and solutions of diverse hiring. During the discussion, LaShonda presented data from Joint Center research showing the lack of racial diversity among top staff in…
Joint Center Joins Discussion on Internet Access with Congressional Leadership
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, and the Lifeline Coalition for a Congressional briefing on “the problems low-income and marginalized communities face when trying to connect, and the multi-pronged approach Congress should take to address these issues during the pandemic and beyond.”…
NNPA Hosts Event on Congressional Staff Diversity with Joint Center and Black Voters Matter
National Newspaper Publishers Association hosted an online event to discuss the issue of a lack of congressional staff diversity and explain how local advocates can make their voices heard to Congress on this issue. Guest speakers included Joint Center President Spencer Overton, Black Voters Matter Fund Co-Founder LaTosha Brown, and NNPA National Correspondent Stacy Brown.…
Joint Center Moderates Aspen Institute’s “Inclusion of Latinos in the Digital Economy” Conversation
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison moderated Aspen Institute’s “Inclusion of Latinos in the Digital Economy,” a conversation exploring the unique needs of Latino workers. Over 20 tech experts participated in the conversation.
Joint Center Joins Panel on Tech’s Role in Upholding White Supremacy
On January 19, Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison joined a panel entitled “Do You See It Now? Tech’s Role in Upholding White Supremacy” to “address how tech employees, social justice, organizations, and concerned citizens can influence change.” Other speakers included Brookings Center for Technology Innovation Director Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Congressional Black…
Joint Center President Speaks to Harvard Law School Students on Law & Tech
Joint Center President Spencer Overton virtually joined Harvard Law School’s 1L class to discuss how he first became interested in law and technology, digital technologies, Section 230, and more. During the discussion, Spencer explained how digital technologies have massive positive potential including helping small Black businesses connect with customers, and facilitating telehealth and virtual work.…
Joint Center Meets With FCC Commissioner Starks to Discuss a Plan for Sharing Critical Information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit
On January 8, Joint Center Technology Policy Director Dr. Dominique Harrison participated in a meeting with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to discuss a plan for sharing information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit to communities. Congress established the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund to create an emergency broadband benefit, a monthly discount on broadband internet access service for low-income people. The Federal Communications Commission will oversee the…
Joint Center and GW Law Host Debate on Section 230 With Key Experts
The Joint Center partnered with George Washington University School of Law to host a debate entitled Should Congress Amend The Communications Decency Act to Address Discriminatory Ad Targeting by Social Media? Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and Congressman Mike Doyle (D-PA) provided opening remarks. Panelists included Boston University Professor of Law Danielle Keats Citron, Former Wikimedia…
Joint Center Participates in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ‘Policy Meets Practice: Training in Action’ Series
Spencer participated in the first session of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s “Policy Meets Practice: Training in Action” series. The session, entitled Voting Rights and Black America, had panelists discuss “tactics for effective voter mobilization and provide a historical lens of Black voter engagement methods that effectively influenced policy action and representation.” Other panelists included…