by Cheryl Leanza | Nov 8, 2024 | A Faith-Based Perspective, Blog
What a week! The national elections this week produced turmoil and disappointment for many—even as the voters spoke loudly. At times like these, it can feel like the forces against accountability, truthfulness and inclusion are winning, no matter how you feel about...
by Cheryl Leanza | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Diverse and Accountable Media, UCC History
UCC Media Justice was sad to learn that Ralph Jennings, a key aide to Everett Parker, passed away earlier this month at the age of 86. Ralph Jennings started his career in radio, joined Everett Parker in his work, and then went on to be the core creative vision in the...
by Cheryl Leanza | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Communications Justice for Incarcerated Persons, Open and Affordable Communications
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt an order that will lower rates across the country for phone calls between incarcerated people and their loved ones and establish rate caps for carceral video communications for the first time. So much of...
by Cheryl Leanza | Jul 23, 2024 | A Faith-Based Perspective, Blog
The following blog post was prepared for the United Church of Christ’s Our Faith, Our Vote campaign. As Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, explained as part of the Our Faith, Our Vote campaign,...
by Cheryl Leanza | Oct 24, 2023 | Parker Lecture, Uncategorized
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled draft rules for addressing digital discrimination October 24 as she delivered the 41st Annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture. At the event, the United Church of Christ...
