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She spent part of her day Thursday speaking with families eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program in North Carolina.

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NBA star Pascal Siakam donated over 150 laptops to youth in Toronto.

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Pharrell Williams’ nonprofit has teamed up with the tech company Cisco to bridge the digital divide amongst youth.

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NBA player Bam Adebayo helped surprise students at a Miami-based after-school program with digital learning tools.

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Racial and ethnic minority communities that lack internet access have been left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine. For the almost 13.8 million older adults in the U.S. who live alone, asking for help may not be an option.

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The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.

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Marlon Wayans donated computers to Harlem children in need in an effort to address the digital divide.

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Rapper 21 Savage donated laptops to children in DeKalb County, Georgia as part of his annual back to school drive.

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Rihanna teamed up with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall project to donate 4,000 tablets to youth in Barbados.

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NBA player Mike Conley is donating $200,000 towards COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Usher’s nonprofit donated over 350 vegan meals to individuals in need in Atlanta.

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Morehouse College has teamed up with Microsoft to bridge the digital divide among its students.