Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council

06/24/2026

Tech Policy Press published "The AI Economy Is Coming to HBCUs. Are They Ready for the Tradeoffs?," an op-ed written by Dr. Fallon Wilson, MMTC Vice President, and Ashley Northington, Chief Strategy Officer, DENOR Strategic Advisors.

Read more here:

Ashley Northington and Dr. Fallon S. Wilson say civic, policy, and higher education leaders are grappling with how Black legacy institutions should engage.

06/23/2026

Have you registered for our 2026 Former FCC Leadership Symposium on July 9th at 10 a.m. at yet?

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4a4QcPk

06/22/2026

Read Charter Communications blog: Spectrum Awards $300,000 to Sixth Class of Spectrum Scholars:

Spectrum announced its sixth class of Spectrum Scholars, awarding 15 college students a total of $300,000 in scholarships through a two-year program that pairs financial support with mentorship, professional development and the opportunity for a paid Spectrum internship.

06/18/2026

Join MMTC for an engaging tech, media, and telecom discussion at the 2026 Former FCC Leadership Symposium on July 9th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hogan Lovells in DC.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4a4QcPk

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty will serve as the keynote speaker. The Symposium will also feature a discussion exploring the latest developments and emerging issues in technology and communications policy. See list the of panelists and moderators below.

Panelists:
-Hon. Mignon Clyburn, Former FCC Chair
-Hon. Reed Hundt, Former FCC Chair
-Hon. Robert McDowell, Former FCC Commissioner
-Hon. Michael O’Rielly, Former FCC Commissioner

Moderators:
-Hon. Debra Taylor Tate, Former FCC Commissioner
-Hon. Jonathan Adelstein, Former FCC Commissioner

06/18/2026

READ THIS: CTIA Wireless Foundation Announces Finalists in Catalyst 2026 Grant Program.

CTIA Wireless Foundation initiates and oversees philanthropic programs that utilize wireless technology to help American communities.

06/16/2026

Thanks everyone who attended the Policy Outlook on Data Privacy & Cybersecurity that was organized by MMTC, Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership, LGBT Technology Partnership & Institute, and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates today.

Special thanks to our moderator and panelists: Nicole Lazarre,
Corporate Attorney, Public Policy Executive & Social Impact Leader; Debra Berlyn, Executive Director, Project GOAL; Rudy Brioché,
Adjunct Professor & Public Policy Leader; and Christoph Mügge-Durum, AI Policy Researcher, NFHA's Responsible AI Lab.

Many thanks to CTE Innovation House for hosting the discussion.

06/15/2026

Join MMTC, HTTP, LGBT Tech, and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates on June 16th at 12 noon for the Policy Outlook on Data Privacy & Cybersecurity at the CTE Innovation House in DC. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

During the free event, advocates, issue experts, and industry representatives will provide diverse insights and implications of current policies, identify gaps in legislation, and propose potential actionable solutions.

Meet the moderator and panelists.

-Nicole Lazarre, moderator
Corporate Attorney, Public Policy Executive & Social Impact Leader

-Debra Berlyn, panelist
Executive Director, Project GOAL

-Rudy Brioché, panelist
Adjunct Professor & Public Policy Leader

-Christoph Mügge-Durum, panelist
AI Policy Researcher, NFHA's Responsible AI Lab

REGISTER: https://www.lgbttech.org/event-details/policy-outlook-on-data-privacy-cybersecurity/form

06/11/2026

Have you read TheGrio's op-ed, "AI is expanding opportunity—but Black entrepreneurs still face a structural gap" by MMTC alumna Danielle A. Davis Canty, Senior Advisor & Director of Technology Policy at the Joint Center?

Go here: https://thegrio.com/2026/05/19/ai-expanding-opportunity-black-entreprenuers-structual-gap

As AI continues to develop, Black entreprenuers can see the benefits, but sustained growth remains a question in the current structure.

06/10/2026

Join MMTC, HTTP, LGBT Tech, and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates on June 16th at 12 noon for the Policy Outlook on Data Privacy & Cybersecurity at the CTE Innovation House in DC. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

During the free event, advocates, issue experts, and industry representatives will provide diverse insights and implications of current policies, identify gaps in legislation, and propose potential actionable solutions.

Lunch will be provided.

REGISTER: https://www.lgbttech.org/event-details/policy-outlook-on-data-privacy-cybersecurity/form