The NABTP Sankofa
National Association of Black Telecommunications Professionals Weekly News Briefs
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June 19, 2006
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Greetings,
The NABTP Sankofa is being launched and,
perhaps with a touch of irony, on the 19th of June,
2006. For many who may be unfamiliar with the
significance of the date, it was on June 19, 1865 that
Union soldiers arrived in Texas with news that the
Civil War had ended and slavery had been abolished.
This occurred over two years (January 1, 1863) after
the Emancipation Proclamation became law. For more
information on “Juneteen”, please visit http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm
Throughout history, the ability of people to
communicate crucial information has made the
difference in victory, defeat, discovery, life and
death. Telecommunications certainly gives us
unprecedented means to send and receive messages
at a distance and it touches nearly every aspect of
our lives. NABTP believes that the line between what
many people believe and what they know about
telecommunications is incomplete without the
inclusion of insightful, experienced voices committed
to the public good. Our communities cannot afford to
expend energy on urban legends while issues are
being debated and decisions are being made that will
have major implications for all of us – today and in
the future.
The Sankofa is a new online communication just
for you. It is a work in progress. We are confident
that the content will expand, the reach will broaden
and the value of having a means to send and receive
clear messages will grow.
We trust you will lend your voice to our efforts in:
- Working passionately to
build IDC’s (information distribution channels)/venues
for exchange and development.
- Eliminating barriers to
business, employment and service
opportunities.
- Supporting the public good with
knowledge, wisdom and integrity.
Daring to shape our destiny by
modeling the best practices of leadership.
We invite you to submit articles, issues,
announcements or opinions to us for consideration.
Please submit your information as a Microsoft Word
document to sankofa@nabtp.org, along with your contact information.
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Telecommunications:
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Legislative, Regulatory, Community
The U.S. House of Representatives passed
HR5252 the “Communications, Opportunity, Promotion
and Enhancement Act” (CORE) on a vote of 321 to
101.
Among the 55 co-sponsors were: Rep. Alcee Hastings
(FL); Rep. Bobby Rush (IL); Rep. Bennie Thompson
(MS); Rep. Albert Wynn (MD); Rep. William Jefferson
(LA); Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA); Rep. Clyburn James
(SC) and Rep. William Lacy Clay (MO).
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/z?c109:H.R.5252:
S.2917 “Internet Freedom Preservation Act”
introduced by Senator Olympia Snow (ME)
Senator Barack Obama (IL) is among the original 8 co-
sponsors.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?
c109:S.2917
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Technology
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Tips, Definitions, Uses
Before You Upgrade
We must first remember that the personal computer
market is first and foremost a market. The primary
business is to get you to buy technology. We must
ask ourselves whether the technology that we
purchase is an asset that produces income, saves
time, lowers expenses or substantially improves our
end product. We can apply this logic in our
businesses as well as our homes. Here are a few
questions to keep in mind the next time that you are
tempted to buy that new shiny piece of technology.
- Will this purchase generate revenue?
- How much faster will it help me meet my
objectives?
- Will this purchase some how lower my expenses?
- Is there still support available for my existing
equipment?
- Will I see a substantial difference in the products
that I produce?
- Am I duplicating many of the same features in my
older system and adding features that are catchy but
provide no real value to my deliverables?
- Am I upgrading to technology that is already
slated to be replaced?
Keeping our focus on our needs and objectives will
help us to save money and time with respect to
purchasing new technology.
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People
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Appointments, Promotions, Business Profiles
NABTP elects new officers, directors
The National Association of Black Telecommunications
Professionals (NABTP) recently elected its 2006-08
officers and directors during its 15th annual meeting
and leadership conference.
Officers
Brenda Lowe (President)
Oscar Payne (Vice President-Education)
Jamie Foster (Vice President-Membership)
Sharon Tolliver Wilson (Treasurer)
Colin O’Garro (Recording Secretary)
Pearlie Riley (Corresponding Secretary)
Directors
Thelma Crump - FABTP
(Florida Association of Black Telecommunications
Professionals)
Jeff McFarland - CITE
(Consortium of Information and Telecommunications
Executives)
Edrice Adams - BNAT (Bellsouth Network of African
American Telecommunications Professionals)
Bea Hart-Sims - Virtual Chapter Virtual Members
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Action
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Time-bound events, jobs
National Association of Minority Media Executives
Conference (NAMME)
July 12-13, 2006, The Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC
20037. For more information, call 202-835-
0500.
Community Network, AATP of SBC – 8th Annual
National Conference“ENCOURAGING
EMPOWERMEN - SHAPING THE FUTURE”
July 20 – 23, 2006, St. Louis, MO for questions on
registration, contact Madelyn Marks at
mm0505@sbc.com
June Declared National
Internet Safety Month
Hearing on S.2686, Communications Reform Bill (rev.)
June 13, 2006
NAB Education Foundation’s (NABEF) Broadcast
Leadership Training (BLT) Program
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NABTP is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
founded in 1990 to educate the public, particularly
people of color, on how to transform the possibilities
of telecommunications technology into greater
opportunities. We are people, technology and
imagination bringing communities to life.
the Editors
Sankofa Publications
NABTP
Phone:
(877) 349-8869
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