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May 10, 2018 Today Voqal issued the following statement on the Federal Communication Commission’s vote to begin the process of a new rulemaking to govern the 2.5 GHz band, a band of spectrum currently reserved for educational purposes. “For more than 50 years, the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum has played a vital role in

May 4, 2018 Presente is a powerful and growing Latinx political force advancing social justice with technology, media and culture. It advances Latinx power and creates winning campaigns that amplify Latinx voices; expands political imagination and traditional boundaries; and fosters inspiration for freedom, equity and justice. Thanks to support from Voqal, and in partnership with

May 1, 2018 Voqal believes the opportunity gap is the most pervasive and damaging problem in the U.S. educational system. We define the opportunity gap as the educational disparity and inequity that exists across racial and class lines. It is one of the root causes of rising economic inequality. Rather than the outcomes-focused achievement gap

For the first time in over a decade, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on May 10 to begin the process of a new rulemaking for the 2.5 GHz spectrum, also known as Educational Broadband Service (EBS). Spectrum is a set of radio waves used to transmit data, like FM radio, broadcast

April 20, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Amber Royster and her project Where to Start. Where

April 18, 2018 The New Florida Majority works to increase the voting and political power of marginalized and excluded constituencies toward an inclusive, equitable and just Florida. It trains grassroots citizens to be leaders, mobilizes communities to vote, educates the public and inspires Floridians to take action toward their dreams. Thanks to Voqal’s support, in

April 17, 2018 Mobile Citizen, an initiative of Voqal, is excited to take an active role in this year’s NDIA Net Inclusion conference April 17-19 in Cleveland. On Wednesday, Mobile Citizen chief business development executive, Cassie Bair will speak on a panel focused on creating and managing digital inclusion partnerships. The panel is being moderated by

April 13, 2018 At today’s NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference, Mobile Citizen’s chief business development executive, Cassie Bair is featured on a panel sharing the findings from the recent Digital Adoption Survey conducted by NTEN and Mobile Citizen. Other panelists include Demetrius Williams of Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation, Lindsey Sipe, Technology Facilitator at Project L.I.F.T and

March 19, 2018 The following is a guest post from Voqal Fellow, Imara Jones sharing the motivations behind Jones’ new show on Free Speech TV, “The Last Sip.” We all know that stronger more diverse voices are needed behind news desks and in communities telling stories. That’s why I’m proud to say that with the

March 15, 2018   A project of Voqal and the Chicago Filmmakers, the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund is now accepting grant proposals for 2018. The Chicago Digital Media Production Fund is intended to support digital media works that encourage social change. The fund supports artists with varying levels of experience, both to recognize accomplished