UCC Media Justice Ministry
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What a day! We can't believe the 43rd Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Breakfast was more than a week ago!
Read the full recap on the blog: buff.ly/2i2kZ7p
Watch the full video of the event: buff.ly/YSr0GEz
Read the full recap on the blog: buff.ly/2i2kZ7p
Watch the full video of the event: buff.ly/YSr0GEz
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What a day! We can't believe the 43rd Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Breakfast was more than a week ago!
Read the full recap on the blog: buff.ly/2i2kZ7p
Watch the full video of the event: buff.ly/YSr0GEz
Read the full recap on the blog: buff.ly/2i2kZ7p
Watch the full video of the event: buff.ly/YSr0GEz
It's not too late to get your ticket for #ParkerLecture2025! Join us in person in Washington, D.C., or virtually tomorrow!
🎟️ Get yours here to let us know you're coming: buff.ly/ofB1BVl
🎟️ Get yours here to let us know you're coming: buff.ly/ofB1BVl
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It's not too late to get your ticket for #ParkerLecture2025! Join us in person in Washington, D.C., or virtually tomorrow!
🎟️ Get yours here to let us know you're coming: buff.ly/ofB1BVl
🎟️ Get yours here to let us know you're coming: buff.ly/ofB1BVl
We're here at the FCC speaking up for the most vilnerable, opposing the increase in communication rates for incarcerated people. #phonejustice
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're here at the FCC speaking up for the most vilnerable, opposing the increase in communication rates for incarcerated people. #phonejustice
We're here at the FCC this morning campaigning for phone justice, fighting the rate INCREASE for incarcerated people and their families.
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We're here at the FCC this morning campaigning for phone justice, fighting the rate INCREASE for incarcerated people and their families.
We're thrilled to present FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social with the Newton N. Minow Award at #ParkerLecture2025! The award recognizes, in particular, Gomez’s dedication to the First Amendment during a time when it has been under threat like never before.
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/XCGz5vW
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/XCGz5vW
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We're thrilled to present FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social with the Newton N. Minow Award at #ParkerLecture2025! The award recognizes, in particular, Gomez’s dedication to the First Amendment during a time when it has been under threat like never before.
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/XCGz5vW
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/XCGz5vW
We are humbled to present the Everett C. Parker Award posthumously to Brandi Collins-Dexter at #ParkerLecture2025. Brandi’s legacy in media justice continues to guide our work.
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/KQpXSyb
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/KQpXSyb
September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We are humbled to present the Everett C. Parker Award posthumously to Brandi Collins-Dexter at #ParkerLecture2025. Brandi’s legacy in media justice continues to guide our work.
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/KQpXSyb
Join us on Oct. 30: buff.ly/KQpXSyb
Jesus calls us to visit and care for those in prison (Matthew 25). But the FCC’s delay on fair phone & video rates keeps families priced out of staying connected. #phonejustice
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
September 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jesus calls us to visit and care for those in prison (Matthew 25). But the FCC’s delay on fair phone & video rates keeps families priced out of staying connected. #phonejustice
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
Brandi Collins-Dexter was an intellectual powerhouse in thinking about how we talk about race, media, and democracy. We are deeply proud to honor her posthumously with the Parker Award at #ParkerLecture2025 on October 30.
September 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Brandi Collins-Dexter was an intellectual powerhouse in thinking about how we talk about race, media, and democracy. We are deeply proud to honor her posthumously with the Parker Award at #ParkerLecture2025 on October 30.
Give our #ParkerLecture2025 sponsors a round of applause! We are grateful for their support of our work on communications rights and media justice. It's not too late to join them!
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September 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Give our #ParkerLecture2025 sponsors a round of applause! We are grateful for their support of our work on communications rights and media justice. It's not too late to join them!
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🎟️ Get your tickets: buff.ly/1acDlna
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🎟️ Get your tickets: buff.ly/1acDlna
FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social — a champion of ensuring that ALL communities can access the communications tools they need — will be honored with this year's Newton N. Minow Award at #ParkerLecture2025.
September 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social — a champion of ensuring that ALL communities can access the communications tools they need — will be honored with this year's Newton N. Minow Award at #ParkerLecture2025.
🚨 The FCC is considering loosening limits on TV ownership. That would mean more media consolidation and less diversity of voices.
UCC Media Justice, alongside civil rights and consumer groups, is leading the charge to stop it.
Read our filing ➡️ buff.ly/Oh3XZNa
UCC Media Justice, alongside civil rights and consumer groups, is leading the charge to stop it.
Read our filing ➡️ buff.ly/Oh3XZNa
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🚨 The FCC is considering loosening limits on TV ownership. That would mean more media consolidation and less diversity of voices.
UCC Media Justice, alongside civil rights and consumer groups, is leading the charge to stop it.
Read our filing ➡️ buff.ly/Oh3XZNa
UCC Media Justice, alongside civil rights and consumer groups, is leading the charge to stop it.
Read our filing ➡️ buff.ly/Oh3XZNa
This year’s #ParkerLecture2025 will be delivered by @safiyanoble.bsky.social
— a nationally recognized scholar on algorithmic discrimination.
— a nationally recognized scholar on algorithmic discrimination.
August 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This year’s #ParkerLecture2025 will be delivered by @safiyanoble.bsky.social
— a nationally recognized scholar on algorithmic discrimination.
— a nationally recognized scholar on algorithmic discrimination.
BIG NEWS: @safiyanoble.bsky.social will deliver the 43rd Annual Parker Lecture, Brandi Collins-Dexter will be honored posthumously with the Parker Award, & FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social will receive the Minow Award.
🎟️ Join us in D.C. or online: buff.ly/zwW1uIK
#ParkerLecture2025
🎟️ Join us in D.C. or online: buff.ly/zwW1uIK
#ParkerLecture2025
August 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
BIG NEWS: @safiyanoble.bsky.social will deliver the 43rd Annual Parker Lecture, Brandi Collins-Dexter will be honored posthumously with the Parker Award, & FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social will receive the Minow Award.
🎟️ Join us in D.C. or online: buff.ly/zwW1uIK
#ParkerLecture2025
🎟️ Join us in D.C. or online: buff.ly/zwW1uIK
#ParkerLecture2025
Proud to join with allies in challenging FCC procedures that could sideline the public in major rule changes.
A fair communications system demands every voice is heard.
READ THE FILING: buff.ly/21fq23d
A fair communications system demands every voice is heard.
READ THE FILING: buff.ly/21fq23d
August 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Proud to join with allies in challenging FCC procedures that could sideline the public in major rule changes.
A fair communications system demands every voice is heard.
READ THE FILING: buff.ly/21fq23d
A fair communications system demands every voice is heard.
READ THE FILING: buff.ly/21fq23d
The FCC’s decision to delay prison phone and video rate caps is already harming families in Colorado—costs in Adams County just doubled overnight: buff.ly/FFcQ1KF
Every person is worthy of connection. #phonejustice
Every person is worthy of connection. #phonejustice
August 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The FCC’s decision to delay prison phone and video rate caps is already harming families in Colorado—costs in Adams County just doubled overnight: buff.ly/FFcQ1KF
Every person is worthy of connection. #phonejustice
Every person is worthy of connection. #phonejustice
We’re grateful to @repbarragan.bsky.social for leading the charge to demand the FCC follow the law & fully implement the Martha Wright-Reed Act *now.*
Scripture calls us to visit & care for those in prison—justice delayed is justice denied. #PhoneJustice
LETTER: barragan.house.gov/wp-content/u...
Scripture calls us to visit & care for those in prison—justice delayed is justice denied. #PhoneJustice
LETTER: barragan.house.gov/wp-content/u...
August 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We’re grateful to @repbarragan.bsky.social for leading the charge to demand the FCC follow the law & fully implement the Martha Wright-Reed Act *now.*
Scripture calls us to visit & care for those in prison—justice delayed is justice denied. #PhoneJustice
LETTER: barragan.house.gov/wp-content/u...
Scripture calls us to visit & care for those in prison—justice delayed is justice denied. #PhoneJustice
LETTER: barragan.house.gov/wp-content/u...
Social media may feel fast and fleeting, but our words have weight.
The latest #KnowPeaceOnline blog from @revericanderson.bsky.social reflects on what it means to post with spiritual responsibility in a world that rarely asks us to pause.
READ: buff.ly/sdaBKJK
The latest #KnowPeaceOnline blog from @revericanderson.bsky.social reflects on what it means to post with spiritual responsibility in a world that rarely asks us to pause.
READ: buff.ly/sdaBKJK
August 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Social media may feel fast and fleeting, but our words have weight.
The latest #KnowPeaceOnline blog from @revericanderson.bsky.social reflects on what it means to post with spiritual responsibility in a world that rarely asks us to pause.
READ: buff.ly/sdaBKJK
The latest #KnowPeaceOnline blog from @revericanderson.bsky.social reflects on what it means to post with spiritual responsibility in a world that rarely asks us to pause.
READ: buff.ly/sdaBKJK
Did you know? UCC Media Justice is now on LinkedIn! Join the conversation: buff.ly/4hVaWDF
August 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Did you know? UCC Media Justice is now on LinkedIn! Join the conversation: buff.ly/4hVaWDF
We helped block one attack on AI accountability in Congress—but Trump isn’t done.
His next move? Letting Big Tech write the rules while our communities pay the price.
Join us in demanding a People’s AI platform that centers equity, safety, and public good.
✍🏾 Sign the petition: buff.ly/tbre0Yb
His next move? Letting Big Tech write the rules while our communities pay the price.
Join us in demanding a People’s AI platform that centers equity, safety, and public good.
✍🏾 Sign the petition: buff.ly/tbre0Yb
July 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We helped block one attack on AI accountability in Congress—but Trump isn’t done.
His next move? Letting Big Tech write the rules while our communities pay the price.
Join us in demanding a People’s AI platform that centers equity, safety, and public good.
✍🏾 Sign the petition: buff.ly/tbre0Yb
His next move? Letting Big Tech write the rules while our communities pay the price.
Join us in demanding a People’s AI platform that centers equity, safety, and public good.
✍🏾 Sign the petition: buff.ly/tbre0Yb
What we post online reflects who we are—or who we’re trying to be. The latest #KnowPeaceOnline pillar, Know Your Self, invites us to pause before posting and ask:
“Is what I'm posting really me?”
A thoughtful reflection from UCC Media Justice board member Sara Fitzgerald:
buff.ly/IkzJqEx
“Is what I'm posting really me?”
A thoughtful reflection from UCC Media Justice board member Sara Fitzgerald:
buff.ly/IkzJqEx
July 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What we post online reflects who we are—or who we’re trying to be. The latest #KnowPeaceOnline pillar, Know Your Self, invites us to pause before posting and ask:
“Is what I'm posting really me?”
A thoughtful reflection from UCC Media Justice board member Sara Fitzgerald:
buff.ly/IkzJqEx
“Is what I'm posting really me?”
A thoughtful reflection from UCC Media Justice board member Sara Fitzgerald:
buff.ly/IkzJqEx
July 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
July 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Give youth a sense of belonging and a place to grow socially and emotionally. #KnowPeaceOnline #UCCMediaJustice #UCCSynod
July 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Give youth a sense of belonging and a place to grow socially and emotionally. #KnowPeaceOnline #UCCMediaJustice #UCCSynod
July 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
July 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM