by Sara Cederberg | May 14, 2024 | Blog, Parker Lecture, Parker Lectures
BIG NEWS: The 42nd Annual Parker Lecture and Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C.! Stay tuned for more details, including ticket information, sponsorship, our 2024...
by Sara Cederberg | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, Parker Lecture, Parker Lectures
For more than 40 years, the Everett C. Parker Lecture has been a tradition in media justice. This annual event celebrates the legacy of our founder, Rev. Dr. Everett C. Parker, who was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to reform television coverage...
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...
by Cheryl Leanza | Sep 22, 2022 | 2022 Lecture Press Release, Blog, Parker Lecture
Maya Wiley, the nationally recognized President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, delivered the 40th annual Everett C. Parker Lecture, the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry’s signature annual event, while Jessica J. González,...
by Cheryl Leanza | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Parker Lecture
The United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry announced today that Talila “TL” Lewis, co-founder and outgoing director of the cross-disability abolitionist organization HEARD, will receive UCC Media Justice Ministry’s McGannon Award. Lewis will be honored in...
by Cheryl Leanza | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog, Parker Lecture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maya Wiley, the nationally recognized civil rights leader, will deliver the 40th annual Everett C. Parker Lecture, the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry announced today, and Jessica J. González, co-CEO of Free Press, will receive the...