If You Missed It, Little Known Black History Facts

Mignon Clyburn (DEM) is the first woman and black woman to head the FCC. Clyburn, who is currently serving as acting Chairwoman, was appointed by President Obama this past May. Prior to her work on the commission, Clyburn was the co-owner, publisher and general manager of The Coastal Times, a weekly newspaper in Charleston that […]

If You Missed It, Originals

Roland Martin talks with Mignon Clyburn, chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, about minority ownership of media and the efforts to expand broadband nationwide and to under-served communities.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House official says President Barack Obama plans to name a former cable and wireless industry lobbyist to head the Federal Communications Commission. The official said Obama planned to announce Wednesday that he was nominating Tom Wheeler as the country’s top telecommunications regulator. The official said Obama would name FCC Commissioner […]