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dercenter.org

We engage in community-based and participatory research to inform digital equity practice and policy at the local, state, and national levels.

Digital Equity Research Center | Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. | FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session, New York | September 29, 2023

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β€œLack of or underinvestment in poor Black and brown communities such as the Bronx continues, resulting in many residents not having access to the internet at home.”

πŸ“‘ nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/DigitalEquityNY.pdf

Digital Equity Research Center | Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. | FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session, New York | September 29, 2023

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The FCC can help to create and support thriving digital equity ecosystems.

πŸ“‘ metro.org/digital_equity_ecosystems

At every level, coalitions and communities can use data to understand and evaluate their work.

Digital Equity Research Center | Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. | FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session, New York | September 29, 2023

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"It’s impossible to separate the root causes of digital inequity from the root causes of racism, opportunity gaps, and other systems of oppression."

β€” Lauren Moore, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and New York State Librarian, New York State Library

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Digital Equity Research Center | Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. | FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session, New York | September 29, 2023

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Thank you.

crhinesmith@metro.org

Digital Equity Research Center | Colin Rhinesmith, Ph.D. | FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session, New York | September 29, 2023