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Comcast Newsmakers presents short-form, issue-based conversations with leaders and groundbreakers dedicated to advancing America’s communities.

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Pepe Serna's film career began at a time when Hispanic actors were often cast as gang members and criminals. Serna’s passion for acting fueled his advocacy for greater representation of Hispanic Americans in the industry. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3SFUD8m

Pepe Serna's film career began at a time when Hispanic actors were often cast as gang members and criminals. Serna’s passion for acting fueled his advocacy for greater representation of Hispanic Americans in the industry. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3SFUD8m
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"Sí, se puede. Every one of us. ... Yes, we can." Legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta reflects on a lifetime of standing up for working people: comca.st/3RKsyvt

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Half of Hispanic workers ages 16 to 64 lack the digital skills necessary to compete in today's workforce. Frankie Miranda of Hispanic Federation discusses an initiative to provide digital literacy training in the Latino community. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3fVkxXl

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There are more than 1.8 million business owners with disabilities in the United States. Diego Mariscal, 2Gether-Intl ♿️, discusses unique barriers disabled entrepreneurs must overcome – and the competitive advantage of resiliency. Watch now: comca.st/3TvgXS5

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After attending the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Diego Mariscal was inspired to start 2Gether-Intl ♿️, a startup accelerator for disabled founders. Mariscal discusses efforts to 'flip the narrative' on disability: comca.st/3eTF1j2 #NDEAM

After attending the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Diego Mariscal was inspired to start <a href="/2GetherInternat/">2Gether-Intl ♿️</a>, a startup accelerator for disabled founders. Mariscal discusses efforts to 'flip the narrative' on disability: comca.st/3eTF1j2 #NDEAM
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At-home medical tests are not accessible for blind or visually impaired Americans – an inequity impacting millions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clark Rachfal, American Council of the Blind, discusses efforts increase accessibility in health care: comca.st/3MVW0xH #NDEAM

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Maria Town, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), discusses efforts to enact stronger COVID-19 protections for high-risk and vulnerable populations, including Americans living with a disability. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3NhWgHt

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In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we recognize the service and contributions of the military community, and highlight leaders who are working to uplift service members and their families. Watch now: comca.st/3Uj9u9k #MilitaryFamilyMonth

In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we recognize the service and contributions of the military community, and highlight leaders who are working to uplift service members and their families. Watch now: comca.st/3Uj9u9k #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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John Miller of America's VetDogs discusses ways that highly skilled service dogs like Biscuit (Biscuit, pictured here) can provide an enhanced quality of life and renewed independence for service members and veterans. Learn more: comca.st/3U4f7YY #MilitaryFamilyMonth

John Miller of <a href="/AmericasVetDogs/">America's VetDogs</a> discusses ways that highly skilled service dogs like Biscuit (<a href="/CapsPup/">Biscuit</a>, pictured here) can provide an enhanced quality of life and renewed independence for service members and veterans. Learn more: comca.st/3U4f7YY #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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Liz Rotenberry of the Elizabeth Elizabeth Dole Foundation discusses a campaign to showcase the personal experiences and needs of military caregivers and their families. Watch our interview: comca.st/3TqMQLg #MilitaryFamilyMonth #HiddenHelpers

Liz Rotenberry of the Elizabeth <a href="/DoleFoundation/">Elizabeth Dole Foundation</a> discusses a campaign to showcase the personal experiences and needs of military caregivers and their families. Watch our interview: comca.st/3TqMQLg #MilitaryFamilyMonth #HiddenHelpers
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Major Gen. Andrew Davis, USMC (Ret.) of The World War II Foundation discusses efforts to chronicle personal accounts of the men and women who served in the Allied Forces during World War II. Watch now: comca.st/3NZsU11 #VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilyMonth

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Exposure to burn pits during military service has been linked to serious health conditions. Katie Purswell of The American Legion discusses the expansion of veteran benefits for those who served in areas of known toxic exposure. Watch now: comca.st/3THjdoQ #MilitaryFamilyMonth

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Kendra E. Davenport of Easterseals HQ discusses new initiatives to connect veterans and military families with services to support the transition from active military service to civilian life. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3Oo1T7l #MilitaryFamilyMonth

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We celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the United States, and highlight leaders who are working to address historic inequities and barriers to advancement. Watch now: comca.st/3Xl1Eyc #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

We celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the United States, and highlight leaders who are working to address historic inequities and barriers to advancement. Watch now: comca.st/3Xl1Eyc #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Dr. Kathy DeerInWater, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), discusses efforts to develop STEM programs that are conducive to success for Indigenous students and professionals. Watch the full interview: comca.st/3GG2f7P #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

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Janeen Comenote, National Urban Indian Family Coalition (@UrbanIndianNews), discusses efforts to improve digital equity and encourage civic engagement among American Indians and Alaskan Natives in urban communities. Learn more: comca.st/3gDsnFB #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Janeen Comenote, National Urban Indian Family Coalition (@UrbanIndianNews), discusses efforts to improve digital equity and encourage civic engagement among American Indians and Alaskan Natives in urban communities. Learn more: comca.st/3gDsnFB #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Nikki Pitre, CNAY | Native Youth American Youth at the Aspen Institute, discusses efforts to provide Native American youth with necessary resources for a successful future. Watch our interview: comca.st/3XThsbx

Nikki Pitre, <a href="/Center4Native/">CNAY | Native Youth</a> American Youth at the Aspen Institute, discusses efforts to provide Native American youth with necessary resources for a successful future. Watch our interview: comca.st/3XThsbx