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The need for high-speed internet access will only continue to grow in coming years. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

OP-ED: Bridging Florida’s Digital Divide for the Next Generation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lawmakers in Tallahassee and state capitals elsewhere will be coming under pressure from an assortment of constituencies seeking portions of the federal BEAD...

President Joe Biden (Photo: White House on Instagram

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

A President for Every American

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to keeping his promise to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, President Biden has signed into law bold...

Qualifying households either earn below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or have a member who receives other government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Supplemental Security Income.

BlackPressUSA4 years ago

Comcast Pushing Program Offering Free Internet Service for Millions of Households

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created under the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, has allowed Comcast to offer free and discounted internet service to...

“We need to be able to work toward equitable education for all, leveling the playing field for those most at risk of being left behind, and close the gap that data shows are widening during the pandemic. We need to work toward helping now, and helping always,” said Adrienne Oddi, the dean of admissions and financial aid at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.

Black History6 years ago

Educators Say They Must Act During the Pandemic to Close Widening Learning Gap

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many school districts continue to modify educational plans due to ever-changing state mandates, causing emergent bilingual students to be left out – either...

Technology11 years ago

This Might Be the Best Internet Service Provider in the U.S.

(Slate) – When we moved to our current Bay Area home in 2010, it seemed wise—given our reliance on the Internet for our work—to get both...

Technology11 years ago

Feds Fine Internet Provider $750K for Blocking Wi-Fi at Conventions

CINCINNATI (USA Today) — Federal regulators Tuesday announced a $750,000 settlement with Smart CityHoldings LLC for blocking consumers’ Wi-Fi at various convention centers around the United States. Smart City,...