During the Morgan News Hour, Deanna Neal and Kenya Asli, Director of Broadband and Digital Equity for Baltimore City examine initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide, a challenge highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conversation covers the Connect Baltimore Broadband grant program and the distribution of 50,000 Chromebooks.
The two also discuss programs such as FreeBmoreWiFi and the utilization of a $30 million fund dedicated to enhancing digital equity. Asli also speaks on a digital equity event at Coppin University, which seeks to raise community awareness and encourage participation in digital access programs.
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