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Comcast Names Dalila Wilson-Scott as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Dana GivensOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 9, 2020October 9, 20203921

Telecommunications giant Comcast announced the appointment of Dalila Wilson-Scott to executive vice president and chief diversity officer for the corporation. ...

Entrepreneurship

Byron Allen And Comcast Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit, Set Deal for Three Channels

Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 202014409

Byron Allen has settled a long-running racial discrimination lawsuit with Comcast after they agreed to pick up three of his channels....

Business

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan To Combat Racial Injustice

Dana GivensJune 9, 2020June 8, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 9, 2020June 8, 20204827

Media giant Comcast unveils $100 million pledge to combat racial injustice across the nation in partnership with nonprofit organizations....

Technology

Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon Offering Free Internet Service Due to Coronavirus

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 16, 2020March 31, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 16, 2020March 31, 20202099

Several major internet providers have agreed not to terminate service for their subscribers for the next 60 days if they are not able to pay...

Entrepreneurship

NBA Star Andre Iguodala Joins Comcast Ventures’ Catalyst Fund

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020727

Andre Iguodala has joined Comcast Ventures' Catalyst Fund as a venture partner to invest in founders from diverse backgrounds...

Lifestyle

Major Shareholder Urges Comcast To Settle Racial Suit With Byron Allen

Justin BartonDecember 18, 2019December 18, 2019

by Justin BartonDecember 18, 2019December 18, 20191120

New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, is pressuring Comcast to settle their racial discrimination suit with Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios....

Entrepreneurship

Former NBC Exec. Paula Madison Blasts Comcast for Not Supporting Byron Allen and Minority-Owned TV Networks

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 1, 2019December 2, 2019

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 1, 2019December 2, 2019873

The Africa Channel owner Paula Madison released a statement criticizing Comcast for not helping her channel grow in light of Bryon Allen's lawsuit....

News

Kamala Harris, Maxine Waters Take Congressional Action To Preserve Civil Rights Law

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsNovember 25, 2019November 25, 2019

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsNovember 25, 2019November 25, 2019559

US Sen. Kamala D. Harris and Rep. Maxine Waters have introduced resolutions to affirm the importance of the nation's oldest civil rights law....

Entrepreneurship

Diddy Basically Says Keep REVOLT’s Name Out Your Mouth, Tells Comcast to ‘Do Better’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 22, 2019November 22, 20191351

After Comcast used REVOLT TV as an example of inclusion, Sean "Diddy" Combs has come out in support of the rights of black entrepreneurs...

Entrepreneurship

NAACP, Killer Mike Implore Black People to Stand with Byron Allen in His $20 Billion Lawsuit Against Comcast

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 30, 2019September 30, 2019

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 30, 2019September 30, 2019931

The NAACP and Killer Mike are urging black people to take a stand with Byron Allen in his $20 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast....