Telecommunications and Technology
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates submitted comments with the Federal Trade Commission on ways to protect consumer privacy for our communities.
A coalition of 200 advocacy and grassroots organizing groups defended the federal Lifeline program—which subsidizes telecommunications access for underserved communities—in a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman
Advancing Justice | AAJC Files NTIA Comments Recommending Privacy Regulations That Protect the Disenfranchised and Disconnected
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Common Cause, the National Hispanic Media Coalition, the Natural Urban League, and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Request for Comment on Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy.
Telecommunications and Technology
Beyond Language Access: A Report on Asian Americans, News and Information Seeking, and the Circulation of Problematic Narratives Online
The digital media use and experiences of Asian Americans are shaped by various cultural, linguistic, and generational factors (e.g., age, ethnicity, education level, and political affiliation). In order to better understand how Asian Americans seek out and receive online information, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC collaborated with researchers at the University of Michigan to conduct a series of focus groups.
The Advancing Justice Conference
The Advancing Justice Conference will take place Wednesday, April 11 through Friday, April 13 at the Hyatt Regency Washington in Washington, D.C. The Advancing Justice Conference is the largest national conference focusing on civil and social justice issues as they affect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Learn more about the event or contact
Advancing Justice | AAJC Disappointed by FCC’s Net Neutrality Plan
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Washington, D.C. — December 14, 2017 — Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on a proposal to reclassify the internet as an information service under Title I of the Communications Act. This reclassification will result in, among other things, the removal of enforceable net neutrality protections for consumers.
In response, John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, issues the following statement:
"Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is deeply concerned that the FCC proposal does not include net neutrality protections or address the digital divide that exists for the Asian American community," said John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, earlier.
APAMC Releases 2016-2017 Network Report Cards: ABC at the Head of the Class
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The Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC) is pleased to release its “Report Card” grading the four major television networks on their progress toward diversity and inclusion of Asian Americans for the 2016-17 season. On the strength of its 21 regular and 23 recurring Asian American actors in prime time television, ABC scored an A-, the highest grade the Coalition has ever given in that category. An unprecedented 3 ABC series—FRESH OFF THE BOAT, QUANTICO and the now cancelled DR. KEN—featured Asian American actors in the lead roles last season.
FCC Proposal Fails To Include Net Neutrality Protections Or Address The Digital Divide
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Washington, DC— November 22, 2017 — Today Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai released a draft proposal to reclassify the internet as an information service under Title I of the Communications Act. This reclassification will result in, among other things, the removal of enforceable net neutrality protections for consumers.
In response, John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, issues the following statement: