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During his recent testimony on the state of the television and video marketplace before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, NCTA’s President and CEO, Michael Powell proffered, “we are awash with content of every genre, to satisfy every conceivable preference. And every company is grappling with the disorienting and fast changes that are twisting with creative destruction.”

There’s a new kind of rodeo in town and it’s one your dad likely never envisioned. Bronc riding involves holding on, for eight dangerous seconds, to a 1,200 pound bucking horse.

News about diversity and inclusion in the Media and Entertainment industries.

News from Walter Kaitz Foundation partners, WICT, NAMIC, T. Howard, and Emma Bowen.

The Walter Kaitz Foundation’s (WKF) mission of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in media and entertainment is achieved in part through partnering with organizations with similar missions. One such group is the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), founded by Jeff Friday. The mission of ABFF is to empower black artists and showcase quality film and […]

The Walter Kaitz Foundation (WKF) is pleased to welcome two new members to the team. Jennifer Berger joins the WKF in the newly created role of Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives and Jackie Szmaja (pronounced Sm-eye-a) serves as Senior Marketing Manager for the Foundation.

Washington, DC – Jennifer Berger and Jackie Szmaja attended the gathering of policy makers, corporate and advocacy organization executives to honor media industry luminaries of color and highlight the need for greater diversity in media. Kym Whitley and Sherri Shepherd served as co-hosts. Tom Joyner, Eun Yang, Parker Morse and Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) are […]

Washington, DC- Michelle Ray (left) and Jennifer Berger with John Legend who received the Service to America Award.

News about diversity and inclusion in the Media and Entertainment industries.

News from Walter Kaitz Foundation partners.