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the denver underground, presented by FreeMusicForFreePeople
the denver underground is an artist advocacy publication formed by FreeMusicForFreePeople in 2020. The publication focuses on physical releases with events highlighting the featured artists. Currently the publication has three released editions: Black Artists Matter, Otherhood: Queer Conversations, and Latinx: de aquí y de allá.
Do trade and construction workers have a bright future in the era of AI?
Many reports and experts contend that hands-on work will be among the most durable jobs in the face of automation and market disruption.
Internet ‘at the speed of trust’ – Indigenous-led broadband in Hawai'i
The Independent Nation’s approach to building the infrastructure is deeply communal and it “moves at the speed of trust,” said Kealoha Garcia.
What the SPEED for BEAD Act could mean for the broadband workforce
“Given the track record of the industry, we can’t ignore workforce issues and expect that our goals of a well-trained and stable workforce are just going to solve themselves,” said CWA Senior Research Associate Ceilidh Gao.
‘Nobody knows we exist’ – The overlooked workers impacted by cell tower safety failures
Tower climbers are an essential workforce keeping the world connected, but they have endured a dark history of on-the-job injuries and fatalities. Still today, they face dangerous conditions and struggle to receive representation and proper training/safety standards (2024).
Op-Ed: Now isn’t the time to drop ‘diversity’ and ‘equity’ from industry events
While DEI leaders and consultants must indeed strategize on how to keep the work going, now is not the time for the private sector to suddenly switch up its terminology — or lose it altogether — in fear of business repercussions.
Connecting Indigenous communities: a Tribal affairs specialist on her career in broadband
“I’m Navajo, and what we call [community], it’s called K’é. It’s harmony, it’s peace, it’s being together, and you can’t have that without your community,” said Angel Benally. “That’s really my mission; it’s community oriented.”
Puzzles and people: breaking down the broadband boys club
Coming out of the military, Cuington was already used to male-dominated sectors and working in largely independent roles, so she found it an “easy transition” when she started as a broadband tech in 2016.
Tower climbing veteran launches Climber Protection Group
“I want to put all the information into the climbers’ hands to level the playing field,” said industry veteran and founder of Climber Protection Group, Tommy Schuch.
ROG the Dog: Canine therapy’s role in network recovery during Texas floods
“It was quite moving to see that he knew someone needed, quite frankly, a doggy hug,” said FirstNet ROG Section Chief Rich Johnson regarding the canine therapy dog, Chief, deployed on the scene.
The signal stays local: Inside the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s self-run networkYour Title Goes Here
“This kind of sovereignty in infrastructure decisions will guide how we continue to build, invest and strengthen our community for generations to come,” said Joseph Eagleman Sr. of the Chippewa Cree Energy Corporation.
How Big Tech layoffs affected diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and HR.
The surge in layoffs in the last year (2022-23) revealed a visibly disproportionate effect on HR and DE&I from Big Tech companies.
Is the open-source ecosystem enough to keep AI from a monopolistic future?
With some companies lobbying to gatekeep who can make large language models (LLMs), the future of Big Tech could become even more Orwellian in the era of AI.
Broadband has become 'nonnegotiable'
Amdocs Group President Anthony Goonetilleke on how broadband has become a “nonnegotiable” household commodity akin to running water or electricity.
Will the metaverse create a bigger digital divide?
A senior member of IEEE weighs in on concerns about how the technological demands of next-gen applications like the metaveres could worse the digital divide.
Democratized data can help DE&I in tech
Colleen Tartow, Director of Engineering at data analytics company Starburst Data, speaks on how the numbers may play a key role in advancing a more equitable future in the industry.
Diversity in tech isn't a 'pipeline issue'
Bosky Mukherjee founded PMDojo, an inclusivity-focused educational learning community for careers within product management, product design, UX research, and software development. She sat down in an interview to discuss a fallacies around diversity in tech, burnout, and taking a human-centric approach to a career in tech.
Emmanuel Gallery Exhibit feature: Julie Puma
Julie Puma explores memory and technology in the new-age portraits of the pandemic.
Opinion Piece: Denver Film Festival 2019
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Film Review: Pixar's Soul
Click on the image to open the issue featuring a review on Pixar’s Soul (2020).
See also: coverage of the White House insurrection on page 5.
Denver Art Museum feature: Senga Nengudi
Senga Nengudi explores tension, resilience, and fragility in her exhibit at the DAM.
See Also: Coverage of Trump’s second acquittal on page 6 of the issue.
Remote work skyrocketed data breach costs
Research from proxy provider Proxyrack found cybersecurity breaches skyrocketed last year, and the post-pandemic boom of remote work is largely to blame.
White paper: Considering ethics around AI in pharmaceutical research
For more information or access to the research paper, please contact me.
Documentary Review: A life on Our Planet
A Life on Our Planet (2020) recounts David Attenborough’s vast experience observing the natural world and spells out the pending sixth mass extinction should humanity fail to heed the warning signs.
See also: coverage of the Save Our Stages festival on page 13 of the issue.
Short Film: [Not Pictured] — In collaboration with Whistling Woods International — Mumbai, India
- Traveled to Mumbai to produce a short film in collaboration with Whistling Woods International, a University in the Bollywood community.
- Credited as Co-Writer of the screenplay, script supervisor, and music composer/producer of the film.
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