October 7, 2020 – Next Century Cities

Broadband Access to Survive. Digital Inclusion to Thrive.

By Alejandro Roark Alejandro Roark is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP). He has written the following reflection in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15, 2020 to October 15, 2020. Latino technologists have a long history of leading through innovation. From med tech, to the […]

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Connecting Michiganders Through the Michigan Moonshot Project

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News / nextcentury

We sat down with Megan Martin, the Marketing Coordinator for Merit Network to discuss Michigan’s broadband landscape and the role that the Michigan Moonshot Project plays in helping to educate and advocate for resident connectivity. NCC: How was Michigan Moonshot formed? MM: In 2018, Merit’s President and CEO Joe Sawasky was conducting a member-visit in

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Grooming Tech Talent in One of the Most Disconnected Neighborhoods in NYC

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News / nextcentury

By Francella Ochillo, Executive Director An aerial view of the Bronx, New York. For residents of the Bronx, a borough of New York City, struggling with access to reliable and affordable broadband is commonplace. Affectionately known for being home to Yankee Stadium and the birthplace of hip hop music, the Bronx also has the lowest

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