Former FCC Chmn. William Kennard was honored for ‘diversity agend...
Former FCC Chmn. William Kennard was honored for “diversity agenda” at private Black History Month Reception hosted by civil rights leaders, industry lawyers and former FCC colleagues Tues. in Washington Event was organized by Black Entertainment & Telecom Assn.…
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(BETA). FCC Chmn. Powell attended briefly and praised Kennard for his “commitment and outstanding work” during tenure at Commission. BETA Pres. Talib Karim, who was hired by Kennard at FCC before beginning private practice, said policies of Kennard “not only benefitted blacks, Latinos, Native Americans and other historically disadvantaged groups,” but he “opened up opportunities for small business owners and ordinary consumers by encouraging and promoting competition” in telecom, broadcasting and cable industries. “A lot of us have rested upon his shoulders and it’s now up to us who follow to continue his legacy.” Kennard said he was humbled and “touched by expressions of love” demonstrated at event that attracted overflow crowd of 200, including FCC’s Tom Tycz, NTIA Dir. Greg Rohde, NAB Vp Dwight Ellis, civil rights leader Dick Gregory, lobbyist Tom Hart, Northpoint Vp Toni Cook-Bush, Minority Media Telecom Council Exec. Dir. David Honig, representatives of Black Entertainment TV, AOL, NCTA, Black Entertainment TV, National Assn. of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC), National Bar Assn. and TV commentator Maureen Bunyon. As first African-American chmn. of FCC, Kennard said it was “significant” that he “won’t be last” with ascension of Chmn. Powell.