The Latest Pew Report show a pretty significant increase in broadband access in black homes over 2009. So much so that the New York Times online did a story about it here. While my first reaction is that of excitement I want to make sure we don’t get too confident. While the growth is significant, our [...]
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Do Increased Numbers in Broadband Access Among Black Homes Mean we are Moving in the Right Direction?
What if …?
The last few days have seen the best and worst of the Net Neutrality debate.
First, I encourage you to watch this video on CNET – http://cnettv.cnet.com/net-neutrality/9742-1_53-50091412.html?tag=mncol;2n . You will see two experts do a superb job summarizing the Net Neutrality issue. You may not agree with every point (I didn’t), but you will have a far [...]
The Right Direction? Let’s Be Sure
This post was originally posted on Blackweb20.com
There have been reports recently touting the growth in the use of the mobile web by African Americans and English–speaking Latinos. Research by Pew Internet & American Life Project found African-Americans and English-speaking Latinos continue to be among the most active users of the mobile web.
About 64 percent of [...]
Speak Up Now While You Have The Chance And For the People Who Can’t
As we approach the Thursday, January 14, 2010 deadline to comment on the FCC’s proposed rules for Network Neutrality, I’m reminded of the marbled halls of the FCC and the relative frenzy that has consumed our nation’s capital, and all of the politicians, lawyers and lobbyists who are involved in this contentious issue. But really, [...]

