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Monday, November 30, 2020
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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New post from the NAACP: The NAACP Mourns the Passing of David N. Dinkins, New York City’s First and Only Black Mayor by Marc Banks
The NAACP mourns the passing of David N. Dinkins, a lawyer, author, and the 106th Mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993.
“The NAACP is saddened to learn of the passing of David N. Dinkins,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. “Winning his election against all odds, he showed us what was possible at a time when opportunities were limited.
During his tenure, Dinkins created an all-civilian structure of the Cilivan Complaint Review Board – a quasi-independent city agency that monitors and investigates complaints of police officer misconduct – and significantly strengthened its powers to combat abuses of power by the police. Though his tenure saw New York City’s highest-ever murder rate in 1990, it fell every successive year of his term, and overall major crime dropped throughout Dinkins’ final three years.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Shared Spaces Lights Up Skybridge on Stevenson
By Nehama Rogozen
The Shared Spaces program has imagined new ways to utilize public spaces around the city. Skybridge on Stevenson, a unique partnership between SFMTA, OEWD, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the Mid Market Community Benefit District, and Zendesk in an alley in SoMa illustrated how coming together, we can support communities.
Dancers were just one part of the programing for the Skybridge Shared Space
While completing its ten week run, the Shared Spaces program event served as a launchpad to reimagine community building in the diverse neighborhood where SOMA Pilipinas, the Transgender District, Theatre District and Mid-Market mix. Dense neighborhoods like SOMA often lack access to open spaces and community gathering locations, making this project even more important.
Every Thursday evening, Stevenson Street was shut down between 6th and 7th streets for performances by area musicians, dancers and artists. Food from area businesses like Montesacro Pinseria Romana SF and The Grilledcheezguy were available free of charge to attendees, many of whom are residents of nearby SROs. Even with the required masks, physical distancing and other safety measures, the event provided an evening of normalcy during these challenging times.
The Skybridge project showed how we are working to be nimbler and provided needed services during the pandemic. The Parks Alliance had already planning a lighting installation and pop-up events to activate the Stevenson alleyway. However, the Shared Spaces program expedited permits and gain support that otherwise might have taken years so that the community could enjoy the space more quickly.
The Skybridge on Stevenson team made it a priority to understand what the community was looking for, both before and after COVID-19 hit. Behind the lighting installation was a desire for increased safety as well as foot traffic to local businesses. Theater and music groups were looking for an outdoor space to practice and perform. Local residents sought opportunities to connect with each other safely.
“As someone who comes into these communities, you are the least knowledgeable,” says Mark Bonsignore of the SF Parks Alliance. “Really listen to what needs to be done. There’s always a way. You can’t always build a park so we look at underutilized areas of the city and utilize them so they can be for the public benefit.”
With several SFMTA projects like Mission Street SoMa, Better Market Street, the 6th Street Pedestrian Safety Project, and Safer Taylor Street either underway or starting soon, we are exploring opportunities to utilize public space and/or side streets for community-building during construction. For example, the 6th Street Pedestrian Safety Project will ensure that Skybridge on Stevenson can continue during construction. We look forward to plans aiming to restart the event this spring.
Thank you to all the partner organizations and people that made this project a huge success.
Published November 24, 2020 at 08:02PM
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ZTE Petition for Reconsideration of Security Threat Designation Denied; Affirms FCC's Universal Service Fund Cannot Be Used for Equipment and Services from ZTE
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau denied a petition for reconsideration from ZTE.
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Monday, November 23, 2020
New post from the NAACP: Democracy Still Stands by Marc Banks
DETROIT – “Posterity! You will never know how much it costs the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it.” These are the words of President John Quincy Adams. Today, the freedom of the people in the state of Michigan has been preserved. Let the votes count and certify every vote! The attempt of President Donald Trump and his cohorts to overturn the election of 2020 was brought to a halt in the state of Michigan. After failure in the courts, elimination of postal services, unfounded and embarrassing conspiracy theories, and the attempted assassination of certification, it was brought to a halt in the state of Michigan. Let this be very clear to every citizen in these United States. The only security we have to preserve and protect our freedom, and to continue our democracy is our vote and the unrelenting determined voices of the people to defend it.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” By a three to one vote, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers agreed to certify the November 3 election. It must be pointed out that the Board of Canvassers have but one job. According to Section 168.841 Board of Canvassers Duties, “The Board of State Canvassers shall canvass the return and determine the result of all elections for electors of President, Vice President of the United States, etc.” There is no ambiguity in this section. The efforts of the two Republicans first in Wayne County not to certify the city of Detroit, and again by Republican Norman Shinkle at the state board, who abstained rather than vote to certify the election in Wayne County, is merely another attempt to reduce and delegitimize the Black vote. It has been 150 years since the passing of the 15th Amendment giving Black men the right to vote. It has been 100 years since the passing of the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote. It has been 55 years since the passing of the Voting Rights Act. Today we are still acting as if these laws and amendments have never been passed. America must do better.
The Republican enablers of Donald Trump should be ashamed of themselves. They stand in the doorway of progress like George Wallace stood in the doorway of the University of Alabama in 1963. Wallace attempted to block the admittance of Black students at that university. He declared “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” Wallace attempted to block the admission of Black students Vivian Malone and James Hood. President John F. Kennedy, along with civil rights leaders, moved him out of the way. 30 years later, Wallace apologized for his behavior and his racist conduct. He said, “much has transpired since those days. A great deal has been lost and a great deal has been gained, and here we are. My message to you today is welcome to Montgomery. May your message be heard. May your lessons never be forgotten. May our history be always remembered.” It is important for those who stand in the doorway to block the African American vote in the election of a new President move out of the way. Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani, and members of Republican legislative bodies across the nation must remember the lessons of history. Stop being the mean-spirited enablers of a lame duck President. Cease and desist in the concerted effort to block the entrance of a new era and a new political demographic. It is an era of diversity, one of positive and productive opportunity for all people. It is a sharing of the power with more than just a very few people. The people who stood in long lines, cast their ballots early, voted at the polls in the midst of a pandemic are Americans to be recognized. The persons who volunteered and worked to tabulate the ballots in the midst of harassment and intimidation are to be commended for their commitment. This victory is yours. This lesson should be learned by all of us. The effort to stall and postpone certification was simply a solution in search of a problem. There never really was a problem. In the words of Judge Matthew Brann of Pennsylvania, this claim of voter fraud or irregularities is simply “like Frankenstein’s Monster. It has been haphazardly stitched together from two distinct theories in an attempt to avoid controlling precedent.” Try as he might, Donald Trump’s monster of decertification, voter fraud, and a rigged election was simply not stitched together. The monster has now been caged. Let us make good use of the freedom we have won once again.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Congratulates Alice Huffman, President and CEO of California Hawaii State Conference, on 20 years of service by Marc Banks
The NAACP thanks Alice Huffman for serving her community and the organization for over 20 years as the president of the California Hawaii State Conference. Her accomplishments as the head of the state conference are copious. She played a significant role as an advocate for LGBTQ rights and setting up a task force to bring awareness to the community. She has served as a community bridge between government policymakers and the residents of California.
Huffman formerly served as a member of the current elected Attorney General’s transition team; the State Parks and Recreation Commission; Member of the University of California President’s Council on Campus Climate, Culture, & Inclusion; The Secretary of State’s California Complete Count Committee for the 2010 Census; and Grand Marshall of the San Francisco’s Gay Pride Parade.
“The NAACP and myself are grateful for the work done by Alice Huffman during her tenure as state conference president,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. “Through her service, she has strengthened her community and encouraged the next generation to be fearless in their pursuit of equity and justice.”
“Alice has been a fierce proponent for our community and I imagine she will continue to do so in her capacity,” said Leon W. Russell, Chair, Board of Directors. “On behalf of the board of directors, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Huffman and her work. It has been an honor to work with her as the state conference president, and it will be a pleasure to continue to work with her as a board member.”
Alice Huffman has many national and state distinguished awards. The most recent received was the CA Legislative Black Caucus Heritage and Legends Award; numerous awards awarded to her community work, work on behalf of the gay community, and efforts to regulate cannabis.
Annually, she was included in the 100 most influential California by the Sacramento Observer and the Capitol Weekly and twice the recipient of The National NAACP Thalheimer Award for the nation’s best state conference.
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About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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FCC Reaffirms That SNR Wireless and Northstar Wireless Are Ineligible for $3.3 Billion in Bidding Credits; Decision Finds Two Companies Are Still Controlled by DISH Network
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FCC to Convene Quantum Internet Forum on December 15
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the Commission will host a Quantum Internet Forum on December 15, 2020
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Friday, November 20, 2020
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Twin Peaks Tunnel Work to Start November 30
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View from inside the Twin Peaks Tunnel that was first opened 102 years ago in 1918
The Eureka Curve is a section of the Twin Peaks tunnel that connects downtown San Francisco to West Portal and beyond. In 2019, we completed a major project in the Twin Peaks tunnel with seismic upgrades, major track and other infrastructure overhauls. Now, additional work in this crucial section of trackway needs to be done, and we will start that on Monday, November 30. This work is essential to improving the quality of the system and reducing the potential for disruptions to service in the years to come.
Starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, construction crews will begin maintenance work inside the Twin Peaks Tunnel going into the tunnel via the entrance on Market Street between Diamond and Collingwood Street. Planned work includes replacement of the overhead catenary system (OCS) splice connectors, overhead lines, track fasteners, rails, track ballast, switch machine, trackway adjustment throughout the tunnel, rail grinding, installation of new subway lights, and several trackway and OCS tests. These are the key elements that keep our trains running.
Work is planned for approximately three months, through February 2021. Crews will take a break for the holidays from December 24th through New Year's Day. Construction is scheduled for Monday to Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with hours are subject to change based on construction needs. No night work will occur in the public right of way and will be limited to inside the tunnel.
As we perform this work, some parking will be temporarily restricted, and traffic lanes will be modified in the construction zone near Castro Station:
- One lane street closure in each direction on Market Street between Diamond and Castro Street during active construction hours
- Parking will be temporarily restricted on Market Street between Diamond and Castro Street
- No access to Market Street from Collingwood Street. Local access to Collingwood Street from 18th Street will be provided
- Material and equipment staging on both sides of Market Street between Diamond and Collingwood Street.
- Heavy equipment will enter through West Portal Station tunnel most mornings for about an hour. We do not anticipate any parking impacts or traffic lane changes near West Portal Station.
- This work is part of our Subway Renewal program that targets critical subway systems and infrastructure for strategic overhauls to improve system reliability and resilience. This work will improve the maintainability of the trackway. It will also provide a more solid foundation for service into the future.
Ballast Replacement Details
Ballast is the rocky bed beneath the tracks that stabilizes the trackway. Over time, the ballast wears and can become dusty as the larger rocks are broken down, these are called fines. Over time the number of fines increases, and the trackway can become muddy and difficult to maintain. During the 2019 Twin Peaks project, we reused rather than replaced the ballast in an attempt to save time and money. Unfortunately, the required procedural steps to ensure that the reused ballast would maintain its integrity through a thorough wash/filtering process was not followed. Looking back, we acknowledge these choices were an oversight.
Example of ballast – the rocks that help stabilize the tracks
Today the ballast has continued to degrade and will, over the long term, reduce the expected life of the new trackway if left unaddressed. In order to take advantage of the current closure of the subway and minimize future disruptions to service, we are moving ahead with the ballast replacement now.
This issue also underscores two of the key areas we are targeting with our Subway Renewal program: improved project delivery and workforce culture. The decision-making process that led to the reuse of the ballast in 2019 should have been interrogated more intensively. We are committed to promoting a more open workplace that supports our staff raising challenging questions during the course of projects to make sure the choices we make are in the best interest of the system and of the public.
We thank San Franciscans and Muni customers for your continued patience and understanding as we navigate through our Subway Renewal program and work towards the return of rail service. We will keep you informed about our continued efforts at SFMTA.com/RailRecovery.
Published November 20, 2020 at 06:29PM
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Twin Peaks for All: Survey Results
By Benjamin Barnett
Last month, the SFMTA and San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department released a survey seeking public feedback regarding five proposed roadway options for Twin Peaks Boulevard. San Franciscans responded to the survey, ranked support for each alternative and shared opinions about how the different options met their needs.
The Twin Peaks for All survey was open for almost three weeks and received more than 1,700 responses. This number reflects the high level of interest for this San Francisco park and its future access.
Survey Background
Conditions on Twin Peaks Boulevard between Portola Drive and Barnett Avenue before COVID street closures.
The Twin Peaks Boulevard gates were closed early in the pandemic to reduce crowding at the lookout point parking lot. The gates were closed on the north, at Burnett Avenue, and the south, at Portola Drive. Since then, Twin Peaks Park use by hikers, joggers and people on bicycles has increased significantly, with an average of more than 800-weekday visitors and more than 1,100-weekend visitors.
While the new park access configuration received support, there are also significant community concerns. Our goal with the new design proposals and survey is to find a solution that balances all the various needs of the community including people with disabilities, neighbors and everyone that enjoys this iconic park.
Survey Options:
- Burnett Avenue - Burnett Avenue gate is open 24 hours, with parking and a vehicle turnaround available on Christmas Tree Point Road.
- Portola Drive - Continue keeping the Portola Avenue gate open, extending the hours from noon to midnight daily.
- One-Way Southbound - One-way, southbound vehicle traffic, from the north gate at Burnett Avenue to the south gate at Portola Drive. Reserve the northbound vehicle travel lane for people walking and bicycling.
- One-Way Northbound - One-way, northbound vehicle traffic, from the south gate at Portola Drive to the north gate at Burnett Avenue. Reserve the southbound vehicle travel lane for people walking and bicycling.
- Pre-COVID - Open both the north and south gates, as were conditions pre-pandemic. The east side of the figure eight is reserved for people walking and biking and the west side of the figure eight is reserved for two-way traffic.
Overview of Results:
Map representing the Burnett Avenue Option, the most preferred option according to the survey.
- The Burnett Avenue Option was most preferred with 52 percent of people ranking it highest in comparison to the other four options
- The Pre-COVID Option was the most divisive of the five options, it ranked as the second most preferred with 30 percent but also most respondents ranked it as less preferred with 64 percent of the vote.
- Mode of transportation to Twin Peaks was associated with responses, with visitors traveling by non-motor vehicular modes favoring the Burnett Avenue Option and visitors traveling by motor vehicular modes favoring the Pre-COVID Option
- Many respondents commented that they prefer some form of car-free space on Twin Peaks
- Survey respondents are concerned about sharing the road to the top of Twin Peaks with tour buses and motor vehicle traffic
- Crime, vandalism and litter are concerns associated with all options
What We Learned from You
Many people who filled out the survey are regular visitors to the area; almost 50 percent of the respondents typically visit Twin Peaks one or more times per week with another 27 percent of people who visit once per month. People who took the survey tend to reside near the park. The highest percentages of respondents came from zip codes immediately adjacent to the park and of the more than 1,700 responses, 50 respondents were from outside of San Francisco. In total, 52 percent ranked the Burnett Avenue option as their preferred choice. The next closest preference was the Pre-COVID option, with 30 percent.
Other data demonstrating Option 1 was the most preferred include:
- Trip frequency did not have an impact on preference, from the respondents stating that they rarely/never visit Twin Peaks to those visiting 1-4 times a week, Option 1 was preferred.
- Most respondents 64 years of age or younger preferred Option 1.Those 65 years of age or older preferred Option 5.
- Option 1 was the top preference across races/ethnicities.
More to Come
Access to Twin Peaks is important to San Franciscans and this was reflected by the large number of responses and the range of responses to the Twin Peaks for All survey. Responses reflected that both personal and property safety is important as is access to the beautifully scenic resource. For a much more detailed analysis of our survey data please visit our Survey Report.
SFMTA staff will continue to review the options, working with project stakeholders to develop a project that is feasible and meets the needs of the public based on the survey results. Staff will develop a final proposal to share with the community and present to the SFMTA Board of Directors for potential approval in the coming months. Twin Peaks is a beautiful and unique destination for San Francisco residents and visitors alike and everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy it. For more information or to sign up for an email update, visit our project page.
Published November 19, 2020 at 06:18PM
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New post from the NAACP: Submissions for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Are Now Open by Marc Banks
2021 AWARDS CEREMONY TO INCLUDE 21 NEW CATEGORIES IN TELEVISION + STREAMING, RECORDING AND MOTION PICTURE
CHANGES TO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC;
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON DECEMBER 18TH
LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2020) – Today the NAACP announced 21 new submission categories, along with changes to submission guidelines for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. Recognized as the nation’s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts and those who promote social justice through their creative work.
Entries can be submitted now through Friday, December 18th at www.naacpimageawards.net in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, and literature. New submission categories include:
- Television + Streaming: Outstanding Animated Series; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television); Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama; Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series; Outstanding Short-Form Series – Variety; Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction; and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
- Recording: Outstanding International Song; Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental Outstanding Jazz Album–Vocal; Outstanding Soul/R&B Song; Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song; Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional); Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary); and Outstanding Producer of the Year
- Motion Picture: Outstanding International Motion Picture; Outstanding Animated Motion Picture; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture); Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action); Outstanding Short-Form (Animated); and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the entertainment industry, the NAACP Image Awards has also made several rules and guideline changes to ensure that the process has taken into account current conditions. The eligibility period for all projects is January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020.
The performance or project cannot be used from a previously released project that would have qualified in a previous year (i.e. a rebroadcast performance, a performance in a released film being rebroadcast, or a remix of a song or album from a previous year or reprint of a released book). Legacy projects that are rebroadcasted or rereleased do not qualify. Additional submission requirements are included below.
FOR APPROVAL “While we are living in unprecedented times, we are excited to continue the rich tradition of recognizing the excellence and achievement of people of color in the arts,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “Uplifting and celebrating diverse content, narratives and representation have the power to shape perceptions and change communities—which is needed now more than ever.”
Following are key calendar dates for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards:
Friday, December 18 – Online submissions closes
Monday, December 28 – Nominating committee voting begins
Friday, January 15 – Nominating committee voting closes
Wednesday, January 20 – Nominations announced and online voting opens
Friday, February 5 – Online voting closes
Only submitted work will be reviewed for consideration. All entries are evaluated and narrowed to the top five in each category by members of the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees which are comprised of individuals within the entertainment industry (studio/network executives, actors, artists, managers, agents, publicists, journalists, literary agents, and others) and NAACP Board members, NAACP Foundation Trustees, staff, partners and others.
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards will be nationally telecast live in February.
For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at http://www.naacpimageawards.net.
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NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.
NAACP Image Awards Media Contacts:
Sunshine Sachs | NAACPImageAwards@sunshinesachs.com
Marc Banks | dbanks@naacpnet.org
NEW SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
Television + Streaming
Outstanding Animated Series
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama
Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series
Outstanding Short-Form Series – Variety
Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Recording
Outstanding International Song
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Outstanding Producer of the Year
Motion Picture
Outstanding International Motion Picture
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture)
Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)
Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD AND REQUIREMENTS
Additional requirements per category are as follows:
MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
A film is considered a feature if it is 70 minutes or more in length and short form if it is under 40 minutes in length and that includes credits.
Motion Pictures that receive their first public exhibition or distribution in any manner other than as a theatrical motion picture release will not be eligible. This includes Broadcast or Cable, DVD and Internet transmissions. A short form film must have a paid theatrical release prior to a nontheatrical distribution or an official jury screening at a recognized film festival and be a final version of the film.
Projects are defined as a Theater Release which was an actual in theater release or a non-theater release which is a theatrical release that due to COVID theater closures was delivered via a digital platform.
Theater Release
Projects that were distributed to theaters prior to the pandemic closures (and individual achievements within it) must have been initially released and distributed in the U.S. and had a minimum commercial theatrical run in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco or Miami for seven (7) consecutive days.
Non-Theater Release (Digital Platform)
Projects (and individual achievements within it) released after March 16, 2020, based on the closure of movie theaters and the change of release options, that had a previously planned theatrical release, but were initially made available through commercial streaming, video-on-demand service or other broadcast may qualify for awards consideration, this will include feature length and short-form projects. Film has to meet all other requirements.
TELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIES
Projects (and individual achievements within it) must either be considered a television or + streaming category. Television is any content produced for broadcast via public airways, cable, and satellite television. It typically has advertisements and breaks during the show. The + Streaming categories is described as an online provider of entertainment that delivers its content via an internet connection to the subscriber. This includes cable and broadcast-based app, subscription-based video streaming and video-on-demand services.
Additional eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis. An entry in drama and comedy will apply to a series and not a specific episode. A series is a minimum of six (6) episodes, with a ½ hour or 1-hour format. If your production was impacted by COVID-19, you have to contact the coordinator for instructions to validate your project.
A Short Form Project must have an average episode running time of 3 minutes to 17 minutes. A minimum of six episodes must air within the current eligibility year to qualify as a short-form series. Content must be original. All other rules apply.
RECORDING CATEGORIES
Projects must have been released/debuted and had general distribution nationally within the eligibility period. Recordings must be available to the public as stand-alone, audio-only purchases or streams and a new recording. You must provide screening copies for the nominating committee on our secured server.
LITERARY CATEGORIES
Projects must have been released/debuted and distributed nationally. All literary submissions must provide an ISBN. Physical copies or e-books must be made available for the nominating committee, and will have a designated period to be shipped to the office. You must provide shipping information along with delivery confirmation. Lack of product within the designated period will constitute a disqualification. Shipping instructions for physical books will be provided upon a completed submission.
DOCUMENTARY CATEGORIES (MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION)
Motion Picture projects must have been initially released and distributed in the U.S and had a minimum commercial theatrical run in Los Angeles or New York for seven (7) consecutive days. Television projects must have had an original broadcast or cable airdate in the U.S.
Documentary Motion Picture – Non-Theater Release (Digital Platform)
Projects released after March 16, 2020, based on the closure of movie theaters and the change of release options that had a previously planned theatrical release but were initially made available through commercial streaming, video-on-demand service or other broadcast may qualify for awards consideration, this will include Documentary projects. Project has to meet all other requirements and a screening copy must be provided for the nominating committee on our secured server or via a third-party platform.
WRITING AND DIRECTING CATEGORIES
Writing and Directing Categories will follow the rules of Television and Motion Picture. Additionally, you must provide screening copies for the nominating committee on our secured server or via a third-party platform.
Motion Picture Theater Release
Projects that were distributed to theaters prior to the pandemic closures (and individual achievements within it) must have been initially released and distributed in the U.S. and had a minimum commercial theatrical run in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco or Miami for seven (7) consecutive days.
Motion Picture Non-Theater Release
Projects (and individual achievements within it) released after March 16, 2020, based on closure of movie theaters and the change of release options, that had a previously planned theatrical release, but were initially made available through commercial streaming, video-on-demand service or other broadcast may qualify for awards consideration, this will include feature length and short-form projects. Film has to meet all other requirements and be shown to our nominating committee.
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New post from the NAACP: Voting Rights Cases by Shunkecia Lewis
In courts across the country, we have seen repeated attempts to delegitimatize our democracy by trying to disenfranchise Black voters. Throughout this election cycle, NAACP branches and units nationwide have been working to strengthen our collective voice in our democratic process – from registering voters to educating them about different voting methods to fighting voter suppression efforts through litigation and other strategies. Below are a list of cases where the NAACP got involved in order to represent the interests of Black voters, prevent their disenfranchisement, and ensure their ballots are counted and their voices are heard.
- NAACP sued the U.S. Postal Service to restore prompt and reliable mail delivery, and to ensure that mail-in ballots are accorded priority status. On August 20, 2020, the NAACP sued USPS in the United States District Court of Washington D.C., alleging that Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General, impeded the timely distribution of mail, implemented crippling policies on postal workers, and sabotaged the USPS in a blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters of color, who are already more harshly impacted by the coronavirus and require alternative methods to in-person voting to protect their health and safety. The lawsuit claimed that USPS failed to take the required steps before implementing operational changes, including submitting them to the Postal Regulatory Commission, an oversight body. By ignoring this required process for changes, the American public was denied a reasonable opportunity to submit comments and provide input on the proposals. In response to the NAACP lawsuit, USPS has been subject to aggressive oversight in court of its handling of election mail.
On October 27, 2020, D.C. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the Post Office to provide daily updates to the court on mail delivery data, lawyers from the administration will appear daily before the judge, and sweeps and other measures have been put in place to ensure ballots get to election officials by the state deadlines. Thereafter Judge Sullivan issued several additional orders, including orders that: 1) express network must be used for election mail; 2) all mail ballots be postmarked and processed for delivery no later than the morning after they are mailed; 3) USPS must immediately perform a sweep of certain USPS facilities “to ensure that no ballots have been held up and that any identified ballots are immediately sent out for delivery” and report back to the court by 4:30 p.m. the same day; 4) instructed every plant manager in Texas to perform an immediate sweep of the facility to identify any ballots postmarked by Election Day and have such ballots sent out for delivery by 5:00 p.m. and report back to the court by 1pm on November 5; and 5) required that “all USPS facilities that serve a state with an extended ballot receipt deadline shall, until that deadline passes perform a morning ballot sweep…and a mid-to-late afternoon ballot sweep that is timed to ensure that any identified local ballots can be delivered that day.” [NAACP v. USPS]
- The NAACP in Michigan moved to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign that would disenfranchise Black voters. The Trump campaign filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop Michigan from certifying the election results of the 2020 general election. The lawsuit alleges numerous irregularities in Wayne County. The NAACP-Michigan State Conference moved to intervene as a defendant on November 13, 2020 because it believes it has a right to prevent the disenfranchisement of its members. [Trump for President v. Benson]
- The NAACP in Michigan moved to intervene in a lawsuit that would disenfranchise Black voters in three counties. A group of individuals filed a lawsuit in federal court to exclude presidential-election results from three counties – Wayne, Washtenaw, and Ingham – which would result in more than one million voters being disenfranchised. They allege illegal votes were cast in those counties, diluting the vote counts. The NAACP-Michigan State Conference moved to intervene as a defendant on November 14, 2020 because it believes it has a right to prevent the disenfranchisement of its members. On November 16, 2020, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit. [Bally v. Whitmer]
- The NAACP in Pennsylvania moved to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign that would disenfranchise Black voters. The Trump campaign filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop Pennsylvania from certifying the results of the 2020 General Election. If they are unsuccessful in that claim, they are asking the court to stop the counting of millions of mail-in and absentee ballots, which would disenfranchise millions of voters. The NAACP-Pennsylvania State Conference is one of several civil rights organizations that asked on November 10, 2020 for the court to allow them to intervene as a defendant in the lawsuit. They believe they have a right to do so because they have an interest in protecting their members by ensuring that they are given a “full and equal opportunity to exercise their fundamental right to vote” – and because that is one of the core missions of the organization’s work. On November 15, 2020, the Trump campaign amended its lawsuit to a more narrow claim that Democratic-heavy counties violated the law by allowing mail-in ballots to be cured if they were going to be disqualified for a technicality while Republican-heavy counties did not provide such notice. [Donald J. Trump for President v. Boockvar]
- The NAACP in Pennsylvania filed a friend of the court brief to ensure that all valid mail-in and absentee ballots in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania are counted. The Trump campaign sued to try to use a technicality to prevent voters from exercising their constitutional right to vote in a safe and secure manner. The campaign is arguing that ballots should be discarded if they do not include the voters’ address on the declaration. Pennsylvania’s election law does not include this requirement and the Montgomery Board of Elections has already ruled that it is not required. The Trump campaign is attempting to disenfranchise 600 voters. On November 13, 2020, a state judge rejected the lawsuit. [Trump for President v. Montgomery County Board of Elections]
- The NAACP filed a friend of the court brief to ensure that Pennsylvanians who made an honest mistake in casting their absentee ballot have a right to be notified so they can have their votes counted and their voices heard. On November 5, 2020, the NAACP joined an amicus brief to protect the right of Pennsylvania voters to fix their ballot, by casting a provisional ballot, if they made an honest mistake in casting their absentee ballot. Pennsylvania’s election law specifically allows any voter who requested an absentee or mail-in ballot, but whose ballot has not been voted, to cast a provisional ballot. That means that voters have a right to be notified if their ballot has been rejected due to technical errors so that they can make sure that their vote is counted. Preventing voters from casting a provisional ballot if they are notified of, or realize on their own, that a mistake was made in casting their absentee ballot, would disenfranchise voters who have a legal right to vote. On November 6, 2020, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ordered that all provisional ballots cast on Election Day by voters who also returned a mail-in ballot by Election Day must be segregated from other provisional ballots. These voters may have voted provisionally due to learning of an error on their mail-in ballot that caused it to be rejected. After the provisional ballots are segregated, the Court ordered that it must be determined whether they are valid and can be counted under Pennsylvania Election Code. [Hamm v. Boockvar]
- The NAACP in Pennsylvania helped defeat the Trump campaign’s efforts to make it harder for voters to vote by mail. The Trump campaign attempted to remove ballot drop boxes in the state, require signature matching for mailed ballots, remove a county residency requirement for poll watchers, and allow campaign poll watchers at drop boxes. A Trump-appointed judge dismissed the claims finding that there was no proof that Pennsylvania’s measures would lead to election fraud. [Trump for President v. Boockvar]
- The NAACP in Georgia moved to intervene in a lawsuit that would disenfranchise Black voters in eight counties. A group of voters filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop Georgia officials from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election unless the results from eight counties are excluded. The more than 1.4 million votes cast in those counties account for more than half of the votes in the state and the lawsuit claims that there was fraud only in the presidential election. The NAACP-Georgia State Conference moved to intervene as a defendant on November 14, 2020 because it believes it has a right to prevent the disenfranchisement of its 10,000 members. On November 16, 2020, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit. [Brooks v Mahoney]
- The NAACP in Georgia helped prevent the purge of more than 14,000 voters just before the election. Republican operatives sought to challenge the validity of over 14,000 voters’ registrations in Fulton County, Georgia. The operatives filed a mandamus action to compel the Fulton Board of Elections to hold a hearing on the contested registrations. The NAACP moved to intervene to defend the registrations, and the court dismissed the mandamus petition. Although the court denied the NAACP’s motion to intervene, it relied heavily on the NAACP’s briefing in dismissing the petitioner’s case. [Schmitz v. Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections]
- The NAACP in Wisconsin moved to intervene in a lawsuit that would disenfranchise Black voters in three counties. Four voters filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop Wisconsin officials from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election unless the results from three counties – Milwaukee, Dane and Menominee – are excluded. The NAACP-Wisconsin State Conference moved to intervene as a defendant on November 14, 2020 because it believes it has a right to prevent the disenfranchisement of its 4,000 members. On November 16, 2020, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit. [Langenhorst v. Pecore]
- The NAACP in Texas helped protect Harris County’s curbside voting practices. In Texas, Republican candidates and activists attempted to toss out nearly 127,000 ballots cast by drive-through voting in Harris County. A federal judge rejected the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs did not show they would be harmed if the ballots were counted. If those votes were rejected, it would have disenfranchised approximately 10% of all in-person ballots cast during early voting in Harris County. [Hotze v. Hollins]
- The NAACP in Texas sued to make polling places safer. In Texas, a court challenge was brought to the exemption from the state’s mask mandate for polling places – including for poll workers. The exclusion was challenged as discriminatory against Black and Latino voters who are more likely to be harmed by the coronavirus. The challenge was defeated by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, overruling a lower court judge. [Mi Familia Vota; Texas State Conference of the NAACP; Guadulpe Torres v. Abbott]
- The NAACP in Alabama argued that curbside voting should be allowed to keep voters safe during the coronavirus pandemic. While the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals held that counties could offer curbside voting if they choose, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was not allowed. While Alabama law doesn’t provide for the practice, it doesn’t prohibit it either. [People First v. Merrill]
About NAACP
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The NAACP is a c4 organization (contributions are not tax-deductible), and we have a partner c3 organization known as NAACP Empowerment Programs (contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS). NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization and shares our commitment to equal rights.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Blast Authorities Lack of Response in Untimely Death of Quawan “Bobby” Charles by Marc Banks
(WASHINGTON, DC) — The unusual and untimely death of 15-year old Quawan “Bobby” Charles is heart-wrenching and infuriating. The lack of transparency and urgency put forth by the authorities in Louisiana is a moral failing in the face of a family looking for answers to a loved one’s suspicious death. The dismissal of the Charles family’s concerns by law enforcement and the refusal to issue an amber alert are responsibilities that they failed to implement in a time-sensitive situation involving a minor.
As more information about this case continues to unravel, we expect and demand that the family is presented with nothing less than justice from those entrusted with managing this case.
Our hearts go out to those affected by this tragic loss. We stand in solidarity with the family and those seeking justice for Quawan and will remain vigilant to ensure the truth is reached.
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Opposes Trump’s Fifth White Nominee to Segregated Appeals Court, Calls on Judiciary Committee Senators to Refuse to Participate in Hearing by Marc Banks
BALTIMORE (November 16, 2020)—Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement in opposition to the nomination of Thomas Kirsch to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit:
“Today, the NAACP sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee strongly opposing the nomination of Thomas Kirsch to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and calling upon Senators to refuse to participate in the hearing on his nomination. Mr. Kirsch is Donald Trump’s fifth white nominee to the only all-white appellate court in the nation.
Mr. Kirsch’s appointment would perpetuate the segregation of this appellate court, which covers Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana and presides over 7.5 million people of color. The Seventh Circuit lost its only judge of color to retirement early in the Trump administration. Instead of promoting diversity on this court, Trump appointed four white judges, including Amy Coney Barrett. Now that Judge Barrett has been elevated to the Supreme Court, Trump wants to install another white judge in her seat.
Trump’s judicial appointees have been almost exclusively white. This lack of diversity has devastated the federal bench. In the year 2020, no federal appellate court should lack judges of color. Adding insult to injury is that President Obama nominated Myra Selby, a Black woman, to this very seat in 2016. But the Republican-led Senate blocked her confirmation and kept the seat open for Trump to fill with Amy Coney Barrett. The Senate must not allow Trump to install another white judge in this seat, and especially not this late in his presidency.
We are 65 days away from a new president and a new Senate. President-Elect Joe Biden and the Senate of the 117th Congress should decide who sits on the Seventh Circuit. We urge each and every Senator on the Judiciary Committee to refuse to participate in continuing the segregation of this court.”
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Reform Would Make More Efficient Use of Spectrum While Supporting Deployment of Advanced Satellite-Based Broadband Services
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FCC Proposes Modernizing Funding Mechanism For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services
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FCC Updates Program Carriage Complaint Procedures
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FCC Streamlines Licensing Rules For Many Satellite Operators
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FCC Modernizes 5.9 GHz Band For Wi-Fi And Auto Safety
New Plan Makes Additional Spectrum Available Immediately for Improved Indoor Wi-Fi Connectivity While Authorizing Market-Driven Transportation Safety Services
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Deletion of Item from November 18, 2020 Open Meeting
Deletion of Item from November 18, 2020 Open Meeting
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP President and CEO Releases Statement on the #MillionMAGAMarch Events in Washington DC by Marc Banks
NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, issues statement surrounding events in Washington DC and the dangerous remarks of President Trump:
“The egregious comments by President Trump in response to violence and uprising throughout Washington, DC at the conclusion of the #MillionMAGAMarch are incredibly abhorrent.
While millions of Americans across this country peacefully protested and marched in response to the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others, there were no settling words of comfort and solidarity to those who were tragically impacted by these losses. No concessions for the emotions that manifested as a result of the trauma bared, as we watched innocent lives be snatched from us without reason. Instead, communities across the country were met with warnings and threats that lethal action would be taken for any perceived disorder or misconduct.
On an evening where domestic terrorists are roaming the streets of our Nation’s Capital inciting violence, injuring fellow American citizens and law enforcement, this outgoing president offers nothing but unfound explanations for the harm and discourse perpetuated throughout the city. This is not the decorum of a leader and indeed not the actions of an individual entrusted with preserving all Americans’ safety and tranquility.
As we begin to construct a better future for this country in the coming days and months, there will be those who seek to divide, distract, and discredit the desired progression that this country has chosen. The NAACP stands ready to fight to fulfill that progression and see to it that the Black community’s best days are ahead of us.”
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FCC Announces All Of U.S. Virgin Islands To Have Access To High-Speed Broadband Service Through The Connect USVI Fund
All 46,039 Locations Will Get Speeds of At Least 1 Gbps
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