The Institute’s “Free Speech America” Gala on October 24, 2018, will honor two distinguished awardees: Chris Wallace of “FOX News Sunday” and Cathy Hughes of Urban One. FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will be the featured speaker.
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Luncheon Speakers
White House Counsel Don McGahn outlined the Administration’s priorities for regulatory reform at a Communications Forum luncheon at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., on July 12. He noted that…
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End Discrimination Against Digital Billboards
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Journalist Brit Hume and Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick To Present Awards at Institute’s ‘Free Speech America’ Gala on Oct. 24
Two distinguished individuals from the worlds of media and academia will present awards at The Media Institute’s “Free Speech America” …
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Journalist Brit Hume and Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick to Present Awards at Institute's 'Free Speech America' Gala https://t.co/5LEvN3w22w
On our blog, 'TV Owners Need New Rules to Keep Pace' by guest author @AdonisHoffman https://t.co/evAywoUNIq
October 22-28, 2018
Free Speech Week is a yearly,
non-partisan celebration of the value of
free speech and expression.
