Tag: Equity

Thursday, April 14, 2022 GoLocalProv and Cox Communications Content Partnership   View Larger + Cox Communications’ Rosie Fernandez on LIVE Cox Communications’ Community Relations Manager Rosie Fernandez appeared on GoLocal LIVE where she discussed the …

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the state to expand broadband internet access.  “Internet can be the great equalizers and we know that those who don’t have …

Truist Foundation’s $10 million grant to Connect Humanity is one of its many steps to further eliminate systemic injustices, including the digital divide CHARLOTTE, N.C. –News Direct– Truist CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ …

Published 7 minutes ago Submitted by Truist CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9, 2022 /CSRwire/ – Truist Foundation announced today it has awarded a $10 million grant to Connect Humanity, a nonprofit focused on advancing digital equity among historically …

“Following previous grants and partnerships with organizations such as Internet Society, Truist Foundation understands the commitment that’s required to eliminate this digital divide. Therefore, in addition to providing this $10 million grant, we’ve also established …

An Indiana-based internet provider has plans to improve rural internet access, and it hopes to secure jobs for Hoosier veterans while doing so. Rural communities across Indiana have limited access to reliable …

HYANNIS – An official from the Cape Cod Commission highlighted the importance of equity in upcoming decisions concerning broadband infrastructure at a recent county meeting.   Deputy Director Erin Perry spoke at the Barnstable County …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg partnered with Comcast to promote digital equity and workforce readiness while giving away free laptops for students. “Comcast’s investment in digital equity over the years has had …

The importance of reliable access to internet has never been more clear than in these past two years, as the COVID-19 pandemic has upended every aspect of our lives, from education and work, to entertainment …

OP-ED: Ensuring Racial Equity by Expanding Internet Access  Black Press USA ================ Source link