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We’re taking the FCC to court over media consolidation
On October 9, UCC Media Justice joined a coalition of unions and nonprofit organizations in filing a petition asking the FCC to stay the order while a legal challenge moves forward.
Faithful and Queer: Remembering Bishop Yao K.R. Cheeks, D.D.
A life well-lived was celebrated on August 29, 2026, at First Congregational UCC, WDC. Bishop Yao K.R. Cheeks, retired UCC founder/pastor, Inner Light Ministries UCC, and founder of Us Helping US, was showered with love, passion, music, and dance.
UCC Media Justice Celebrates Important Court Win for Phone Justice
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit just issued a ruling upholding most of the FCC’s 2024 phone justice decision, affirming that the decision — which the current FCC has since largely repealed — was fully in accordance with the law.
How do we respond to AI data centers? UCC study circle seeks input from local activists
We’ve teamed up with the United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministries to take a hard look at AI data centers.
Unlearn, imagine, build anew: 44th Parker Lecture challenges tech’s dominant narrative
Recapping the 44th Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Luncheon
Faithful and Queer: Nico Lang lets trans kids speak for themselves
Most coverage of trans kids is from a policy viewpoint. Should we ban this book? Which bathroom can a trans kid use? Can they use their preferred name and pronouns? But never do we hear from the trans kids themselves.
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Zikmund
Rev. Zikmund had a keen interest in the history of our own organization and the story of Rev. Dr. Everett Parker’s ultimately successful battle on behalf of the public interest in the broadcasting industry.
Letter to FCC on KYC Requirements
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UCC Media Justice Welcomes Its First Media Justice Fellow
UCC Media Justice Ministry is proud to announce the Rev. Dr. D. Amina B. Butts as our inaugural Media Justice Fellow, made possible with initial support from the Potomac Association of the UCC.
A win for digital equity, a loss for racial justice
On July 15, a federal judge issued a mixed ruling in National Digital Inclusion Alliance v. Trump, the case we supported with an amicus brief joined by 22 organizations.