Citing lack of diversity in media ownership, members of Congress urge FCC to do equity audit
People of color own and control 6% of the nation’s full-power TV stations, 7% of commercial FM radio stations and 12% of commercial AM radio stations but make up more than 40% of the U.S. population. Congressional leaders and a media advocacy group are urging the Federal Communications Commission to examine how policy decisions and […]
Supreme Court upholds FCC move to loosen media ownership rules
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a move by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to relax media ownership rules, handing down a unanimous ruling that favors large broadcasters. The decision dealt a blow to challengers who argued that laxer regulations could usher in more media consolidation at the expense of minority and female media ownership. […]
