The Internet is the Difference Between Thriving and Not
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, the first African-American female FCC Commissioner, spent a few minutes with Black Web 2.0 to talk about Broadband. She goes into detail on her thoughts about a National Broadband plan, what net neutrality means to her, and how broadband offers great opportunity for entrepreneurs:
Read MoreBroadband for America Co-Chair Michael Powell Schools Me on iPhone Apps
You might have discovered yesterday morning that Michael Powell has been named co-chair along with Harold Ford, Jr. for Broadband for America. We had the chance to interview Michael, just prior to the release of that news and let me say, he was unbelievably cool. Now, I am no political junkie but I do try [...]
Read MoreBroadband Internet Access in Schools Should’t be a Luxury
Imagine the outrage from parents, teachers, and the community if a school announced that some of its students would have access to textbooks, research papers, and literature, but other students would be denied those resources. Some students would be branded as worthy, while others as second class. It baffles me that broadband Internet access in our schools is not seen as such as concern.
Read MoreBlack Elected Officials Urge FCC to Keep the Digital Divide in Mind
In a letter sent to the FCC last month, the groups asked the agency “ensure that any new rules proposed can clearly be shown to benefit all consumers and not expand the digital divide facing disadvantaged populations.” The FCC is one of the agencies responsible for developing and implementing a national broadband plan.
Read MoreGetting Everyone Plugged into Broadband
It’s a good sign that the government is finally addressing broadband issues in our country. Unfortunately, everything these days seems to be framed around politics and ideology, red or blue, left or right, R or D. Some so-called pundits have already figured out the next wave of political fortunes — just based on the elections [...]
Read MoreDiverse Reviewers Sought for Broadband Stimulus Grants
The federal government is looking for reviewers to help ensure stimulus money earmarked for broadband projects goes to the right places. $7.2 billion was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to boost broadband growth in underserved areas. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a division of the Department of Commerce, is overseeing grants from organizations and communities seeking funds from the stimulus package.
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