Durham, N.C urges city to support Public Access

Here are some good folks working hard to build what Worcester has had for the past 22 years and 20 months in WCCA TV 13, "The People's Channel".

Consider what they are saying in N.C. as you reflect on Worcester's great community media resources.

"Public-access television was developed to provide local and diverse content to programming on cable systems."

"For the last decade, Durham Public Access has been managed by Time Warner Cable because previous laws required them to do so. The result was that the channel did not meet the needs of the community or fulfill its potential as a true accountable, community-driven operation.Functioning like a soapbox for communities, programming ranges from local news, events and entertainment, to inspirational, youth-oriented, and educational shows. The need today is even greater with the loss of locally owned and operated television, radio and newspapers due to media conglomeration."

"There is no one model for a Public-Access Television and Community Media Center; each reflects the needs of that particular community. However, one thing is consistent - they advocate for and maintain tools for creating media, provide media services and create venues for sharing community voices and showcasing creativity. Through technology, they provide a space to communicate in ways that are not available through traditional outlets."

This sounds awfully familiar does it not? So when I speak up in support of WCCA TV I am sure our city leaders know and understand where I am coming from.

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