NHMC Presents on Digital Inclusion at the Next Century Cities Broadband Summit in Pittsburgh

On July 23, 2018, Francella Ochillo represented the National Hispanic Media Coalition at the Next Century Cities Broadband Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Digital equity advocates, broadband providers, and tech specialists gathered to discuss connectivity obstacles and potential solutions, as well as the need to be inclusive of marginalized communities.  

The Ensuring Digital Equity panel included Bill Callahan, Director, Connect Your Community & Research and Policy Coordinator, National Digital Inclusion Alliance; Dr. Angelique Johnson, CEO and Founder, MEMStim LLC & CEO and Founder, Vissionaireum; Majestic Lane, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor William Peduto, City of Pittsburgh; and Liz Lazar, Director of Programs and Partnerships, DigitalC in Cleveland, Ohio. Deb Socia, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, moderated the discussion as well as the lunch keynote presentation from Mignon Clyburn, Former Chairwoman, Federal Communications Commission.

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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