Digital Divide
She spent part of her day Thursday speaking with families eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program in North Carolina.
NBA star Pascal Siakam donated over 150 laptops to youth in Toronto.
Pharrell Williams’ nonprofit has teamed up with the tech company Cisco to bridge the digital divide amongst youth.
NBA player Bam Adebayo helped surprise students at a Miami-based after-school program with digital learning tools.
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.
The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.
Marlon Wayans donated computers to Harlem children in need in an effort to address the digital divide.
Rapper 21 Savage donated laptops to children in DeKalb County, Georgia as part of his annual back to school drive.
Rihanna teamed up with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall project to donate 4,000 tablets to youth in Barbados.
NBA player Mike Conley is donating $200,000 towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
Usher’s nonprofit donated over 350 vegan meals to individuals in need in Atlanta.
Morehouse College has teamed up with Microsoft to bridge the digital divide among its students.
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