Congratulations FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel!

December 7, 2021

Congratulations FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel!   

A Statement from Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)

Today the United States Senate confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel as Chair of the Federal Communications Commission as the first woman Chair in the Commission’s history. NHMC applauds the Chairwoman for her commitment to our nation’s consumers and closing the digital divide.

Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s work to close the “Homework Gap,” through the E-Rate program, provided our schoolchildren reliable access to broadband and online resources for their studies. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when reliable access to broadband and online services became paramount to function in everyday life, Chairwoman Rosenworcel led the deployment and outreach efforts of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program that provided internet access to numerous households. As a third of Latinx households lack access to the internet, the continuity of her steadfast leadership will ensure the rapid deployment of broadband infrastructure and equitable implementation of programs such as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for Latino, BIPOC, and other underserved communities to close the digital divide.

From one first-woman-leader to another, I am incredibly proud to support Chairwoman Rosenworcel, and we look forward to working with her office to fight for and defend the digital rights of the Latinx community.

Yours in the Movement,

Brenda Victoria Castillo

President & CEO
National Hispanic Media Coalition 

 

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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