Over 300 Artists Support American Music Fairness Act in D.C.
Over 300 artists including Boyz II Men rallied for the American Music Fairness Act, demanding fair compensation when music plays on AM/FM radio....
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House Reps Strongly Support Local Radio
225 House Representatives now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
Charges Against Rep. Lamonica McIver: Statement
Congresswoman Lamonica McIver faces charges as President releases official statement addressing the situation. Breaking developments in this political story....
LAWMAKERS OPPOSE FEE ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
127 House lawmakers now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees and royalties on local radio stations for broadcasting music over-the-air....
127 LAWMAKERS OPPOSE FEE ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
127 House lawmakers back the Local Radio Freedom Act opposing new performance fees on radio stations. The bipartisan resolution argues radio airplay provides promotional value...
Congressional Members Back Local Radio Freedom Act
Over 200 House members and 24 senators now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
Sheila Jackson Lee Discusses Census as a Political Issue
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee explains why the U.S. Census has become a contentious political issue in exclusive audio interview discussing the implications....
Rep. Gaetz Equates Non-White Family Member to Being a
Rep. Matt Gaetz sparked controversy during a congressional hearing on police brutality by making comments about non-white family members to Rep. Cedric Richmond....
Pelosi and Dems Kneel in Kente Cloth
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic lawmakers knelt while wearing kente cloth during a congressional hearing, sparking debate about political gestures and cultural symbolism....
Howard University Honors Congressman Elijah Cummings’ Legacy
Howard University honored the legacy of distinguished alumnus Congressman Elijah Cummings, who served Maryland's 7th district for over 20 years....
TWO HOUSE MEMBERS ADD SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RADIO FREEDOM ACT
Two House members recently added support for the Local Radio Freedom Act, bringing total cosponsors to 194 in the House and 24 in the Senate...
Russia investigators to interview British publicist
Congressional Russia investigators are set to interview a British publicist as part of ongoing investigations into foreign interference matters....
Congress Backs Local Radio Freedom Act
Congress adds three new co-sponsors to the Local Radio Freedom Act, bringing total support to 173 House members and 13 Senators opposing new performance fees...
BIPARTISAN COALITION BACKS LOCAL RADIO RESOLUTION
Bipartisan coalition of 94 House members supports Local Radio Freedom Act opposing new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
Postal Service Releases Shirley Chisholm Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service announces Shirley Chisholm will be honored with a Black Heritage stamp on Jan. 31. The groundbreaking Congresswoman becomes the 37th honoree...
Local Radio Freedom Act Gains Congressional Support
Six House Representatives join 177 members supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on local radio stations. The bipartisan resolution aims to...
RECORD LABEL EXEC: RADIO KEY TO BREAKING ARTISTS
RCA Records Senior Vice President of Pop Promotion Peter Gray became the latest record executive to single out radio airplay for its unparalleled role in...
Black Pastors Rally Against D.C. Gay Marriage Vote
Filed Under: Has anybody heard from TD Jakes Lately? African-American Pastors to Lead Rally Against D.C. Gay Marriage Vote April 28th Washington, D.C. ” The...
Gay Marriage & Urban Programmers: Personal Opinion?
Filed Under: I have a very open mind but I don't agree with this shirt...If I was a programmer today, I would hire lesbians, gays,...
Cathy Hughes & Others Oppose Performance Tax
Tom Joyner , host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) ,” and other leading minority radio broadcasters held a congressional staff briefing on Capitol...
Public broadcasting stations cut staff, budget
Northern California Public Broadcasting will cut 13 percent of its budget and lay off 30 employees because the recession has reduced the corporate giving that...
Radio Stations Support Obama’s Call to Service on King Day
As economy falters, Americans urged to serve others to honor Dr. King (Washington D.C.) ” Radio stations across the country will help support President-elect Obama™s...
Genachowski Named as Obama’s FCC Choice
Julius Genachowski, a technology executive and former Federal Communications Commission official who worked for Barack Obama™s campaign, is the president-elect™s choice to lead the agency,...