FCC Testimony & Workshop Info

Posted by Mary Mancini on December 3, 2006 under Uncategorized |

Do you want the media to do a better job of covering the issues you care about? Do you miss quality journalism? Are you concerned that the ginormous media conglomerates fail to provide the diverse and independent viewpoints you need? If so, then you’re lucky to live in here because the FCC has announced the date and location of their second official public hearing on media ownership issues - Monday, December 11 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is historic! This is huge! This meeting in Nashville is one of only six official meetings on the topic.

FCC Hearing
Date: Monday, December 11
Time: 1pm
Location: Massey Performing Arts Center
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN
Belmont Campus Map and Directions

There will be two panels, each followed by a period for public comment. The first panel will examine issues affecting the music recording industry. The second panel will provide an overview of the Nashville market and issues affecting broadcasters and independent programmers.

The hearing format will enable members of the public to participate via “open microphone.”

Free Local Workshops:
Prepare your testimony to present at the hearing.
Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 7p.m.
Film Screening: Before the Music Dies
The Belcourt Theatre
2102 Belcourt Avenue
Contact: Hannah Sassaman: 267-970-4007

Thursday, Dec. 7th, 7:30p.m.
Nashville Peace and Justice Center
1016 18th Ave S
Contact: Amanda Ballantyne: 612-849-0195

Saturday, Dec. 9th, 2p.m.
Nashville Peace and Justice Center
1016 18th Ave S
Contact: Amanda Ballantyne: 612-849-0195

April Glaser and Hannah Sassaman of the Prometheus Radio Project came by the show to discuss this incredibly important hearing and how you can be a part of it - including info about workshops to help you prepare testimony. Don’t shut up, testify! Listen to: Interview with April Glaser and Hannah Sassaman (18:18 16.8MB)

More Info at StopBigMedia.com