April 14, 2025
The Broadband Divide in the US Is Not Color Blind
From Joe Supan, CNET.com, Surveys show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to have a home internet connection and computer.
In early March, Karen Kama woke up early to hand out flyers in her neighborhood. She wanted people to know about a program at her local library in Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps people learn how to use the internet.
Two out of every three residents in Reading are Hispanic, so Kama's flyers have one side in Spanish and one side in English.
…….'The No. 1 reason that we hear from our community on why folks are not adopting broadband is cost,’ said Daiquiri Ryan Mercado, strategic legal adviser and policy counsel for the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
Epilogue from NHMC President and CEO, Brenda Castillo
“At the National Hispanic Media Coalition, we know that without digital access, diverse communities are locked out of the very systems that create opportunity and provide educational resources. Closing the digital divide is not just about technology; it is about justice, equity, and building a future where our children are not left behind simply because they could not log on. When we invest in broadband, affordability, and digital literacy, we are not just bridging a gap - we are unlocking potential for generations to come.”
