William Kennard confirmed as first black chairman of Federal Communications Commission. (he previously was general counsel for the FCC)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: November 17, 1997 | Copyright information

William E. Kennard was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which makes him the first Black to hold the post. He was nominated for the position earlier this year by President Bill Clinton (JET, August 25).

Kennard who began working at the FCC in 1993 as general counsel, was named a member of the five-member panel prior to being nominated for the top post (JET, June 23).

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