by Michelson Philanthropies | Mar 14, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, News
Non-profit leaders and advocates sprang into action to fight digital inequity in their communities amidst a global pandemic. By Miguel Leon When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and everyone began to shelter in place, time stood still in communities such as City Heights,...
by Tulasi Lovell | Mar 9, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, Media
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, suddenly all nonprofits became digital equity nonprofits. Whether they focused on education, civic engagement, or healthcare, community-based organizations across the country pivoted toward tackling the digital divide seemingly...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 3, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, Michelson Found Animals, Michelson Philanthropies, News, Stories
During a recent all-staff meeting, the Michelson Philanthropies team highlighted the organization’s top 10 moments of significant impact in 2021, and looked ahead to achieving even more in 2022. By Justin Chapman U.S. Senator Cory Booker recently...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Sep 13, 2021 | 20 Million Minds, News
Recent federal and state investments in broadband infrastructure open the possibility for innovative approaches to connecting Black and Brown people to the internet. Full blog post on 20MM.org. Digital Inequity in the Black Community: Someday, ‘Things...
by Tulasi Lovell | Jun 25, 2021 | 20 Million Minds, Media
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, students continue to experience digital inequity. According to the Brookings Institute, almost 10 million students—half of whom are students of color—do not have the home internet services necessary for remote learning in 2021....
