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Closing the Digital Divide
Episode 27

Closing the Digital Divide

The Counter-Narrative Show

October 4, 20251h 16m

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Show Notes

The Counter-Narrative show discussed efforts to close the digital divide in Baltimore. Franca highlighted the inequities in internet connectivity, noting that only 50% of Black and Latino students have broadband access, compared to 70% of whites. Adam's organization, Wave, aims to provide free internet to 1000 families by next July. Zeke emphasized the need for Comcast to offer free internet and hotspots, especially during the pandemic. The Baltimore Teachers Union is organizing a caravan on August 3 to demand better internet speeds and accessibility. The discussion underscored the critical role of internet access in education and the need for corporate responsibility.

Topics

Digital divideinternet accessBaltimore schoolsComcastCOVID-19 impactbroadband connectivityBaltimore Teachers Unionmunicipal broadbandChromebook distributiondigital equitycommunity supportinternet speedspublic educationyouth leadershipfranchise agreement.