FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Washington, D.C. January 22, 2026 — The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) today underscored the urgent need for a coordinated media and communications infrastructure to meet the demands of the current civic moment. Speaking at the National Press Club, MMCA President David Morgan emphasized that the challenges facing communities, movements, and civil rights leaders cannot be solved by messaging alone. “Marc Morial recognized early on that this moment will not be won by messaging alone,” Morgan said. “It ...Read More

Over the past year, new data show the U.S. has undergone a broad rollback of civil-rights and racial-equity protections — not through spectacle, but through deleted datasets, frozen grants, dismantled diversity offices, and the quiet erasure of Black history from public institutions. A new national poll from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, paired with a sweeping analysis by Onyx Impact, the Blackout Report, reveals a coordinated dismantling of the civil rights and racial equity infrastructure that generations fought to build. Taken together, they show a co...Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2022 – The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) is proud to announce the launch of the BIPOCXChange, a metaverse solution created by MMCA to help Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) media increase ownership and control over how their community’s stories are told.  Free to join, the XChange is designed to provide media owners, buyers, brands, and creators with a single solution to connect with one another, identify needs, understand changing demographics, and reach core audiences.  The ultimate goal for the B...Read More

By any measure, Amna Nawaz has made history. As the first Asian American and Muslim American to moderate a U.S. presidential debate, and now as co-managing editor and co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, she stands at the helm of one of the most trusted journalistic institutions in the country. But for Nawaz, the power of her position isn’t about prestige—it’s about responsibility. It’s about who gets to shape the story, and how journalism can serve the public with truth, nuance, and humanity. “I couldn’t believe I was the first,” Nawaz said of her historic deb...Read More

Bing Chen Is Building a Media Legacy That Feels Like a Hug, Not a Handshake In a media landscape often dominated by metrics, sparkle, and fleeting trends, Bing Chen is building something deeper: a legacy rooted in cultural capital, emotional resonance, and systemic transformation. As CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House, the leading collective of Asian Pacific creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders, Chen has helped reshape Hollywood, launch unicorn startups, and redefine what representation means in 2025. But for him, the real measure of success isn’t just impact—it’s how people ...Read More

In a recent discussion, a new policy initiative was introduced with the potential to significantly impact Black and Brown communities across the United States. This policy, championed by leaders who understand the challenges faced by marginalized groups, aims to bridge the gaps in economic opportunity, healthcare access, and educational equity. By focusing on the needs of these communities, the policy seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable society. At its core, the policy acknowledges the systemic barriers that have historically hindered the progress of Black and Brown communities. Th...Read More