NHMC Joins Organizations and Academics Requesting FCC to Pause the Rulemaking to Alter Requirements Under the Children’s Television Act

On June 29, 2018 the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) joined several groups and academics in a letter to Commissioner Michael O’Rielly requesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) change the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Children’s Television Programming Rules to a Notice of Inquiry. The letter states that the draft NPRM has a “vast number of unsupported claims and unanswered questions, as well as the numerous negative effects on children” and therefore the groups “strongly urge the Commission not to adopt the NPRM at its July meeting, and instead issue a NOI.”

To view the full letter, click here. The full list of signatories include:

  • Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood
  • Center for Digital Democracy
  • Common Sense Media
  • Benton Foundation
  • Berkeley Media Studies Center
  • Color of Change
  • Free Press
  • National Hispanic Media Coalition
  • Parent’s Television Council
  • Dr. Jenny Radesky, MD, Lead author,
  • American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement for children 0-5 years Media and Young Minds
  • United Church of Christ, OC Inc.

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.

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