The Emma L. Bowen Foundation

Opportunity for Minorities in the Media

In 1989, community activist Emma L. Bowen launched The Foundation for Minority Interests in Media with Dr. Everett C. Parker to prepare minority youth for careers in media. Unlike traditional internships, students work for partner companies during summers and school breaks for five consecutive years.

This unique multi-year program prepares a diverse group of talented young professionals to enter the workforce with specific job-related skills, knowledge of the corporate environment, and a strong foundation for future advancement. Comcast is proud to be a part of it.

Realizing Emma's Dream

Born in Spartanburg, SC, Emma Bowen grew up with dreams of making a change. She pursued her degree at the City College of New York and received her master’s degree in sociology from Fordham University. Though busy as a single mother to three girls, she served as Executive Secretary of the New York City Mental Health, Retardation and Alcoholism Services. In 1971, she helped form the organization Black Citizens for a Fair Media (BCFM), which confronted broadcast companies on the issue of hiring more African-Americans. Comcast is proud to share Bowen's vision of all minority youth having the opportunity to pursue a career in media.

How Comcast Helps Make That Dream Come True for Others

Comcast has supported the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for the past five years, giving interns the opportunity to pursue their interest in media and communications. Currently, Comcast is making a company-wide commitment to the Foundation by hosting interns in Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Lanham, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC.

In 2006, nine interns set out on their five-year plan, working in York, PA; Richmond, VA; Union, NJ; Flint, MI; Detroit, MI; St. Paul, MN; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Savannah, GA; Englewood, CO; New York, NY; San Ramon, CA. In addition to the summer internship, The Comcast Foundation provides each participant with a scholarship toward his or her education.

Application Process

The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media work/study program is open to all minority students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and an interest in the media industry. Students interested in applying for an Emma L. Bowen internship should visit http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/ to learn more about the program and to complete a work/study application.