NHMC Attended Next Century Cities’ Becoming Broadband Ready Conference in Washington, DC

For years, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) has educated policy and lawmakers on the far-reaching impact of the digital divide. Research shows that Latinos that are unable to fully participate in a digital society face educational, economic, and community engagement obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Fortunately, NHMC works with organizations that are not only committed to bridging the digital divide, but helping to empower advocates, policymakers, and community leaders with effective strategies to connect the disconnected. Next Century Cities has been a role model partner in that endeavour. On January 16, 2019, the organization hosted a conference, Becoming Broadband Ready, to encourage digital rights advocates and community leaders to collaborate on connectivity solutions. It also published an online toolkit featuring successful digital equity projects from across the country, initiatives that are connecting Americans in need of internet, laptops, digital training, and unlimited opportunities.

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a woman-led 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We educate and increase Latino visibility from our policy work in Washington, D.C., to our media advocacy work in Hollywood, where we connect, collaborate, and create with talent within the entertainment industry.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law

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NHMC Attended Next Century Cities’ Becoming Broadband Ready Conference in Washington, DC

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