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The Comcast, NBC Merger Will Benefit Media Diversity

The recently-approved takeover of NBC Universal (NBCU) by Comcast has the potential to have a big impact on media diversity. Working together with major civil rights organizations in the context of this joint venture, Comcast/NBCU has laid out a plan and commitment tocreate 10 new independent cable networks (eight of which will primarily serve or be owned by minorities), as well as a $20 million venture to help support new minority media and technology entrepreneurs, the first of its kind from the private sector.  The companies also agreed to a host of groundbreaking diversity commitments in employment, supplier relationships, community partnerships and programming. Click here to read more.
 
 



INSIGHT Into Diversity