by jack blocker | Oct 16, 2024 | Michelson 20MM Foundation, News
By Cristal Mojica Long-awaited federal and state broadband infrastructure dollars are being distributed throughout California’s communities. Now, more than ever, philanthropy’s direct support of community broadband networks is urgently needed. At the top of every...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Apr 19, 2023 | Michelson 20MM Foundation, News
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...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Dec 1, 2022 | Michelson 20MM Foundation, News, Stories
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...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Sep 21, 2022
About the Event: Recently, a historic investment was made to ensure that every American has access to reliable, high-speed internet. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which dedicates $65 billion to bridge the digital divide, includes $42.5 billion allocated...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Sep 7, 2022 | Michelson 20MM Foundation, News
The Digital Equity Pooled Fund aims to position equity at the forefront of how broadband infrastructure dollars are spent in California by ensuring digital equity advocates and communities most affected by the digital divide can make their voices heard in critical...
