By Cristal Mojica, Michelson 20MM Foundation (Originally published on 20mm.org) The Public Policy Institute of California’s “Bridging California’s Digital Divide” —a virtual conference that took place July 18-20—highlighted the historic investments, local...
By Michelson 20MM Foundation (Originally published on 20mm.org) Through the Broadband Trailer Bill, SB 156, $6B was allocated to expand broadband infrastructure in California and also included funding to improve access to broadband. A historic investment, SB 156...
By Kenia Miranda Verdugo, Michelson 20MM Foundation (Originally published on 20mm.org) 1994 marked a pivotal year in the United State's tough-on-crime history with the passing of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, paving the way for the elimination of...
By Michelson 20MM Foundation (Originally published on 20mm.org) #OaklandUndivided is standing up for the residents of Oakland by identifying data-informed strategies to illustrate disparities in the...
Michelson 20MM is a private, nonprofit foundation working toward equity for underserved and historically underrepresented communities by expanding access to educational and employment opportunities, increasing affordability of educational programs, and ensuring the...
Income inequality, natural disasters, and private service providers are all barriers to universal broadband access in California. A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the first year of SB 156—the state’s $6 billion investment in...
According to the Campaign for College Opportunity, over 1,000 students with prior incarceration are currently pursuing higher education at California's Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) campuses. Kenia...
The 2023 Digital Equity Spark Grants funding cycle is now open from February 27th to March 13th for organizations doing work in California. In this webinar, Michelson 20MM hosts Ryan Kulas-Erikson, Director of Programs and Operations, and Cristal Mojica, Digital...
Presented by the Smart Justice Think Tank Incarcerated students are faced with what seem to be endless barriers as they seek to continue their education on-campus post-reentry. Although research shows that the odds of re-entering prison are 48 percent lower for...
On November 16, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) joined the Michelson 20MM Foundation to discuss how we can eliminate digital discrimination. FCC Special Advisor Sanford Williams took the stage and also shared special remarks from FCC Chairwoman...
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FCC chair calls for a renewed focus on solving the digital divide during the Michelson 20MM Foundation’s in-person town hall at The Beehive in South Los Angeles. By Justin Chapman “It’s time to address digital discrimination with new urgency,” said Federal...