2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Amber Royster
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 Read More
The New Florida Majority Builds a Movement for Campaign Finance Reform in Southern Florida
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 Read More
Mobile Citizen Engages at NDIA 2018 Net Inclusion
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 Read More
Mobile Citizen Shares Digital Inclusion Research at NTEN 18NTC
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 Read More
Voqal Fellow Imara Jones Launches The Last Sip on Free Speech TV
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 Read More
Applications are Now Open for the 2018 Chicago Digital Media Production Fund
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 Read More
Voqal Gains Valuable Knowledge and Relationships at SXSW EDU 2018
March 14, 2018 Voqal recently attended SXSW EDU, the education innovation-focused prelude to the annual SXSW madness in Austin, Texas. Vinny Badolato, Voqal education program director, and Molly Fohn, Mobile Citizen anchor institutions program manager, took the conference by storm, looking for new ways to further Voqal’s education work. The conference offered diverse panels, Meetups Read More
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Alicia Nieves
March 8, 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. Fellows receive financial resources and mentoring to help bring that early stage idea to life. This month Read More
Voqal Invests $595K to Advance Social Equity and Progressive Change Across the Country
March 2, 2018 Voqal is pleased to announce 10 new grants to organizations working across the country to enhance the community and strengthen social equity. The grants of $100,000 to Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action, $100,000 to Free Speech TV, $75,000 to Progressive Maryland, $75,000 to Common Cause, $50,000 to WIN WIN Action, $50,000 Read More
NEBSA Celebrates 40 Years with Annual Conference in San Antonio
February 23, 2018 NEBSA, the National Educational Broadband Service (EBS) Association, recently held its Annual Conference in San Antonio. 2018 marked NEBSA’s 40th year of service to the EBS community. As stewards of EBS spectrum, Voqal is a proud member of NEBSA and was excited to be able to participate in another great conference. Numerous Read More