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WOL DC News

Aug 8, 2011 at 9:26 am

Affordable! Comcast Offers $10 A Month Internet For Low-Income Families

Affordable! Comcast Offers $10 A Month Internet For Low-Income Families

A new plan launched by Comcast dubbed “Internet Essentials” will help low-income families afford the internet for just $10 a month.

Comcast, whose lowest priced plans range between $40 and $60, have decided to bring the internet to more families across the country who can’t afford their current rates. The internet connection features 1.5 Mbps download and 384 Kbps upload speed. There’s also a guarantee of no price increases after the fact.

To

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WOL DC News

Aug 5, 2011 at 9:56 am

Why Is The Media Scared Of Rev. Al Sharpton?

Why Is The Media Scared Of Rev. Al Sharpton?

A NEWSONE EDITORIAL

The Rev. Al Sharpton and MSNBC are being attacked by critics for the network’s recent hiring of Sharpton to replace weekday host Cenk Uygur.

We at NewsOne always liked Uygur, even before his MSNBC show. We consider ourselves to be political progressives. We like MSNBC’s forward lean, in word and often in deed. And we like Sharpton, who has been a strong voice for Black America, and a friend

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Jul 29, 2011 at 2:46 pm

Al Sharpton, Comcast, NBC Merger, Conflict Of Interets?

Al Sharpton, Comcast, NBC Merger, Conflict Of Interets?

A recent editorial from The Daily Beast suggests that Rev. Al Sharpton’s endorsement of the Comcast/NBC merger is a somewhat conflict of interest, considering Comcast owns shares in his current employer Radio One, a black-owned niche.

The Daily Beast Reports:

He was trumpeting a merger that’s already paid dividends to Radio One and its affiliate TV One, which reportedly pay him $700,000-a-year for his six-year-old radio show, commentary, and other

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Bernie McCain

Dec 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Minority Group Targets Pres. Obama Pledges In Comcast Opposition

Minority Group Targets Pres. Obama Pledges In Comcast Opposition

Washington — A minority media group is taking its opposition to the Comcast-NBC Universal merger directly to President Obama, citing his promises to foster diversity and fight corruption.

The National Coalition of African American Owned Media (NCAAOM) bought a full page ad in the Washington Post on Monday panning the deal, which is under review in the Justice Department and at the Federal Communications Commission

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Joe Madison

Mar 22, 2010 at 11:14 am

On Air Schedule

Ron Phillips – Senior Vice President of Employee Engagement For Comcast Cable

Ron Phillips – Senior Vice President of Employee Engagement For Comcast Cable

Comcast Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, promoted Ron Phillips to Senior Vice President of Employee Engagement for Comcast Cable. Find out more about his new role here.

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Joe Madison

Mar 1, 2010 at 12:49 pm

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Barbara L. Gee – Vice President, Strategic Sales Alliances

Barbara L. Gee – Vice President, Strategic Sales Alliances

Barbara Gee is Vice President of Strategic Sales Alliances for Comcast Cable Communications. In this role, she is responsible for the company’s e-commerce sales strategy, third party sales alliances, and increasing acquisition and retention of moving customers. Read her story here.

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Joe Madison

Mar 1, 2010 at 12:46 pm

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Steven C. Gillenwater – Divisional Vice President of Human Resources

Steven C. Gillenwater – Divisional Vice President of Human Resources

Steven C. Gillenwater is the Divisional Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast. Read his story here.

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Joe Madison

Feb 8, 2010 at 11:39 am

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Tina Waters – Senior Vice President Of Customer Service Operations

Tina Waters – Senior Vice President Of Customer Service Operations

Tina serves as Senior Vice President of Customer Service Operations for Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. Read her story here.

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Joe Madison

Feb 8, 2010 at 11:27 am

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Andrea Agnew – Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Andrea Agnew – Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Andrea A. Agnew, a leader in the field of human resources, currently serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Comcast Cable Communications in Philadelphia. Read her story here.

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Joe Madison

Jan 28, 2010 at 9:09 pm

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Marge Jackson – Vice President Of Marketing Eastern Division/Comcast

Marge Jackson – Vice President Of Marketing Eastern Division/Comcast

Marge Jackson is vice president of marketing for Comcast Cable’s Eastern Division. Read her story here.

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Joe Madison

Jan 28, 2010 at 9:09 pm

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Payne Brown – Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives/Comcast

Payne Brown – Vice President Of Strategic Initiatives/Comcast

Payne Brown is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at cable giant Comcast Corporation. Comcast is the nation’s largest cable television and broadband provider. Read Payne Brown’s story here.

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Joe Madison

Jan 28, 2010 at 9:09 pm

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Charisse Lillie – Vice President Of Community Investment/Comcast

Charisse Lillie – Vice President Of Community Investment/Comcast

Charisse R. Lillie, vice president of Community Investment for Comcast Corporation and executive vice president of the Comcast Foundation has herself made strides for African Americans. See what she has contributed to our history.

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