FCC giving lump of coal to Hispanics for Christmas

FCC GIVING LUMP OF COAL TO HISPANICS FOR CHRISTMAS
[SOURCE: Scripps Howard News Service, AUTHOR: Janet Murguia, National Council of La Raza]
[Commentary] Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is trying to overhaul the nation's media ownership rules. Martin is pushing for greater media consolidation despite numerous calls from congressional leaders and the civil-rights community, including the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), to deal first with the disgraceful state of this ownership before considering any rule change. Hispanic and non-white ownership will be placed in greater jeopardy under Chairman Martin's plan. Nearly half of the stations owned by people of color are in the top 20 markets, and none is among the top four stations. Overall, 90 percent of all such stations are ranked outside the top four. This makes them targets for purchase and reduces opportunities for people of color to buy independently owned stations. Congress should stop Martin from moving forward with new rules until he can accurately account for how his policies will affect minority ownership. Allowing unchecked consolidation will only make a disgraceful situation even worse.
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