I attended today'
s luncheon put on by the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council to
honor women who have served as FCC commissioners and in other important
positions at the agency. The event was scheduled initially back in March during
Women's History Month, but due to a late season snowstorm scare it had to be
rescheduled.
I'm glad it was rescheduled – because it was a terrific,
inspirational event. Congratulations to MMTC, and especially David Honig,
Maurita Coley, Julia Johnson, Deborah Tate, and all the others who worked hard
to put together the program.
And congratulations to Mignon Clyburn and Jessica
Rosenworcel, the current sitting FCC commissioners, whose own personal stories
imbued the program with special meaning regarding the important role women have
played – and, of course, continue to play – at the FCC and, more broadly, in
developing communications policy.
Even while not necessarily agreeing with every jot and
tittle of MMTC's positions – and I'm sure MMTC doesn't always agree with every
jot and tittle of FSF's positions either – I've always respected the organization's
vigorous advocacy of the issues that are at the core of its mission. And I've
long admired the leadership and dedication that David Honig, Julia Johnson,
Debi Tate, and the other top officials bring to the task of guiding MMTC.
Over the years, I have always enjoy attending MMTC's events,
and I'm glad I didn't miss this memorable one.
PS – I can't resist adding that I am proud that Debi Tate,
in addition to her leadership role at MMTC, is a Distinguished Adjunct Senior
Fellow at FSF. I'm proud as well that Donna Gregg, a former FCC bureau chief,
and Michelle Connolly, a former FCC chief economist, both of whom are also
affiliated with FSF, were both honorees.
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