Black faces on TV have become more visible over the past half century, but while things have gotten better in some areas, others have gotten worse, such as Black unemployment and wealth disparities.
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Evolving media landscape complicates baseball broadcasting
The Minnesota Twins have returned to television after a contract dispute, but the future of baseball broadcasting is uncertain as cable and streaming become more popular and over-the-air television becomes less common.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Comcast’s expanded broadband means faster internet for business, homes in Wayzata
‘They saw a need and the incredible opportunity to invest in our small businesses, our multi-national businesses, our city government, our students, and our residents.’
Posted inBulletin
Free Internet: The best ways to use the federal Affordable Connectivity Program benefit
Qualifying households in the Twin Cities can get FREE internet under the Affordable Connectivity Program.
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Free Internet: how to use the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program benefit
Qualifying households in the Twin Cities can get FREE internet under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a $30 monthly credit ($75/month in Tribal lands) toward internet and mobile services.
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Comcast to award grants to BIPOC small businesses
Comcast announced earlier this week that it will award $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by People of Color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners and others.
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Expanding mobile phone options is a win for consumers
Xfinity Mobile customers can now get updated pricing for Unlimited data with 5G included for as low as $30 a line for four Unlimited lines.
Posted inBulletin, Education
Comcast launches additional 44 Wi-Fi-connected “Lift Zones” in Twin Cities
Lift Zones provide safe spaces fully equipped with free internet access to help low-Income students participate in distance learning.
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Comcast RISE awards an additional 19 BIPOC-owned, small businesses in the Twin Cities
Sponsored content from Comcast Comcast announced the second round of Comcast RISE award recipients in the Twin Cities—19 businesses will receive consulting, media, and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. “At a time when so many in our small business communities are struggling, […]
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Supporting BIPOC-owned businesses creates greater opportunity for all
Eligible businesses include those at least 51% BIPOC owned; premise-based independently owned and operated;
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From a sportswriter’s notebook | Comcast customers are in for an Olympic treat
Viewers of past Olympic Games pretty much depended on live and tape-delay single-network coverage, but NBC and Comcast officials say their upcoming Rio Olympics coverage is designed to reach “a new generation of Olympic viewers.” Over 6,000 hours of live, on-demand and online streaming content is expected to be available through 11 broadcast and cable […]