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Apr 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET - “At Comcast, we take pride in creating an inclusive workforce where our military-connected teammates are each empowered be their authentic self and to grow in their careers.”
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Apr 7, 2022 1:30 PM ET - Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 250 megawatts of solar electricity from Constellation that will power approximately 12 percent of its U.S. operations and the vast majority of its Mid-Atlantic operations with clean, renewable energy.
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Mar 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET - "This evolution of our groundbreaking Female Forward initiative is just the beginning of our efforts to grow this underrepresented community while we also continue to focus on other marginalized groups who still desperately need opportunities...
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A collective of leading companies and organizations spanning the region from Baltimore to Richmond are committed to helping scale support for Minority Business Enterprises and underrepresented communities.
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HITN Secured Rights to air “Servant of The People,” which stars Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky starting April 3rd
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Mar 25, 2022 4:00 PM ET - Women make up 50% of the U.S. labor force, sports fans, and athletes – and yet the representation of women working in sports tech is a small fraction of that.
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Mar 23, 2022 1:00 PM ET - At Comcast NBCUniversal, we are committed to supporting women business owners through a variety of initiatives. In late 2020, we launched Comcast RISE.
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Mar 14, 2022 11:00 PM ET - Comcast NBCUniversal celebrates the one-year anniversary of Black Experience on Xfinity by announcing plans to offer $1M in the form of ten $100K grants to emerging Black filmmakers.
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Mar 11, 2022 10:00 AM ET - This month, we are spotlighting women who inspire – including changemakers at our company, in our communities, and throughout history.
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Mar 9, 2022 3:45 PM ET - No matter where they are in the world, service members and honorably discharged Veterans can stream NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2022 Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com.
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Dozens of Students, Donor Families, Organ, Eye and Tissue Recipients, and Donation and Transplantation Advocates Painted Joey Gase’s NASCAR Racecar with Pink Donor Dots to Raise Awareness of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
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Mar 3, 2022 10:15 AM ET - Developed with support from Comcast NBCUniversal, the report—Purpose-Built to Advance Equity: Expanding Opportunities in Tech for Black Americans—is focused on the development of Black talent in technology.
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Channel Includes the Ultimate in Black Storytelling And is the Proud Home to the Largest Curated Independent Black Film Collection On Demand
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Feb 28, 2022 9:30 AM ET - Yesterday at the White House, the world got to meet two incredible people who show the success that can be achieved toward digital equity and closing the homework gap when trusted community partners, business, and government support work together.
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Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET - Comcast's approach to inclusive design is driven by a simple principle: inclusive products deliver a better experience for everyone...
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Feb 22, 2022 10:00 AM ET - Happy Safer Internet Day 2022! It’s that time of the year again when we support the global effort to make the Internet a safer, more inclusive place.
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Feb 18, 2022 11:00 AM ET - This weekend, I will compete in my fourth Olympic Winter Games representing Team USA in Bobsled – the culmination of an incredible journey that began in February 2002, when I watched Vonetta Flowers win gold in bobsled.
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Feb 10, 2022 4:05 PM ET - Echoing Green, a leading global nonprofit and social impact talent spotter, announced that its documentary film, “Unwavering: The Power of Black Innovation,” will premiere as a special on NBC owned stations nationwide during February.
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Feb 4, 2022 2:30 PM ET - Service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will again enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full streaming coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.
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Feb 3, 2022 4:15 PM ET - Comcast and Team Gleason have partnered to drive inclusive innovation to improve the independence and quality of life for people with physical and speech disabilities, including those living with ALS.
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Feb 1, 2022 3:10 PM ET - The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local announced the return of their “Project Innovation” competitive grant challenge to 11 markets.
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Jan 18, 2022 4:00 PM ET - In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to announce the exclusive premiere of Avenues of Dreams: Reclaiming MLK Boulevards on the Black Experience on Xfinity Channel.
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Dec 17, 2021 1:00 PM ET - Comcast announced that it has installed free WiFi in its 1,000th Lift Zone in St. Paul, Minnesota at The Sanneh Foundation’s Seton Center.
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Dec 14, 2021 3:20 PM ET - Comcast Corporation announces a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners
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Dec 9, 2021 9:15 AM ET - Military employees and their leadership rely on Comcast's unique Military Concierge Service to ensure a seamless experience as they transition to and from military duty...
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Dec 6, 2021 11:15 AM ET - Melissa Bradley is founder and general partner of 1863 Ventures and co-founder of Ureeka, an online platform for entrepreneurs that is providing Comcast RISE recipients – small businesses owned by people of color.
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Nov 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET - Comcast spoke with community impact partner Derick Pearson, Executive Director & President of the Center for Black Innovation about how the organization is advancing Black prosperity by building asset and talent-rich spaces in Black communities.
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Nov 19, 2021 1:00 PM ET - Comcast NBCUniversal has been recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly® Employer, Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, as well as being named to the Top 10 lists for Military Friendly® Company, Brand and Supplier Diversity Program.
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The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) will celebrate 52 years of driving change in the Philadelphia region, from working to improve quality of life to building wealth and solving emerging issues, with a series of events that kicks off on November 19 with a virtual event, highlighted by the announcement of its 2021 service award honorees. “For more than half a century, partnership has been at the core of who we are and our ability to continue our mission to ensure that organizations both large and sm
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Nov 5, 2021 1:00 PM ET - For more than a decade, Comcast has focused efforts on effecting meaningful, lasting change to improve digital equity across the full spectrum of learning.
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Nov 2, 2021 2:45 PM ET - For some people, including senior citizens, understanding how to use a computer and navigate the internet can be overwhelming.
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Oct 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET - The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative and Comcast announced the launch of the South Side Connectivity Collaborative. The new initiative is designed to connect more residents of four South Side neighborhoods to the Internet.
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Oct 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET - In partnership with Comcast, Marcel Cunningham, who goes by the name of BasicallyIDoWrk, surprised the students of the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound Al Davies club.
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SOURCE: Comcast Corporation DESCRIPTION:On August 4, international gaming personality Marcel Cunningham, who goes by the name of BasicallyIDoWrk, returned to his hometown of Tacoma, Washington. In partnership with Comcast, Marcel surprised the students of the Boys Girls Club of South Puget Sound Al Davies club, where Marcel spent much of his time growing up. The day began with a conversation around healthy gaming habits, character and team building skills, and bullying prevention, which prepared
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Oct 14, 2021 9:00 AM ET - Comcast believes in protecting the environment where our customers and employees live and work—it’s one of the company’s key commitments—so we have a sustainable planet now and in the future.
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SOURCE: Stanley Black Decker SUMMARY:Company opens grant application period for nonprofits to apply for Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge; a 5-Year, $25 million commitment to train skilled workers Maker Month shines a light on careers in the trades; company partners with trade professionals to debunk common misconceptions Throughout the month of October, enter to win giveaways by tagging a special maker in your life with #ThankAMaker on social media DESCRIPTION:NEW BRITAIN, Conn., October
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Oct 12, 2021 1:30 PM ET - Jesse Iniguez, owner of “Back of the Yards Coffee” and a recipient of services from Comcast RISE, speaks as part of Comcast’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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SOURCE: Comcast Corporation DESCRIPTION:As part of Comcast’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are recognizing the remarkable contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community across our company and beyond. We recently spoke with Jesse Iniguez, owner of “Back of the Yards Coffee” and a recipient of services from Comcast RISE, our multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by people of color hardest hit by the pandemic, through monetary grants
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Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET - BUILD.org and Comcast NBCUniversal are proud to partner and provide free, culturally-responsive digital entrepreneurship curriculum to inspire high school students nationwide to create innovative solutions to today's greatest challenges...
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Oct 6, 2021 9:15 AM ET - Comcast recently gave 500 brand new laptops to seniors in Boston who completed Tech Goes Home (TGH) digital literacy training, a grant to help TGH connect more seniors with digital devices, Internet Essentials and digital skills training.
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Sep 30, 2021 9:30 AM ET - As senior development officer at Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, Machelle Lake helps raise funds to facilitate programming for the nearly 6,500 youth served by the organization, 78% of whom come from low-income homes.
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Sep 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET - Comcast has announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more students and families. Internet Essentials will now expand eligibility to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
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Sep 27, 2021 9:15 AM ET - In this work-from-home environment, organizations that rely on volunteer assistance have struggled, and it’s been equally challenging for employees to participate in volunteer projects in our communities the way we used to.
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Sep 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET - Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to be recognized on Fast Company’s 2021 ‘Best Workplaces for Innovators’ list for the first time this year.
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Federal Pell Grant Expansion Will Help Those Pursuing Careers Requiring Post-Secondary Degrees or Technical Certifications
Announcement Is Part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 Billion Commitment to Reach 50 Million People with the Tools, Resources, and Skills Needed to Succeed in a Digital World
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Sep 15, 2021 11:15 AM ET - In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast is honoring eight community volunteers as part of the company’s sixth annual Hispanic Hero Awards.
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Sep 14, 2021 1:30 PM ET - Comcast announced a second round of cities to receive grants from Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $6 million additional dollars to small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners.
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Sep 13, 2021 9:30 AM ET - Executive Vice President of Entertainment Casting at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, Grace Wu has been at the forefront of hit shows. She is also known as a fierce advocate of greater diversity on our screens.
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Sep 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET - As Chief Technology Officer at FreeWheel, Yuling Ma is leading a team of engineers that is transforming the way TV advertising is bought and sold.
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Sep 8, 2021 3:30 PM ET - Comcast NBCUniversal digital equity partners Ayele Shakur, Michael Ellison, and Plinio Ayala, recently sat down with Julia Reusch, Comcast’s Director of Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact at the 2021 Social Innovation Summit.