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>The Digital Divide in Black Communities. Is it Real?

Dawn M. Comer - City of Los Angeles

The Digital Divide in Black Communities. Is it Real?

When Rebrand Cities set out to connect small businesses and tech opportunities across the country we connected with Dawn and the City of Los Angeles. I knew it would be a rewarding and equally eye-opening experience. I was ready for it. I expected to encounter gaps in the application of technology and resources. My journey thus far has solidified that the digital divide can and has indeed segmented our communities and the small businesses that comprise 54% of the fabric of the United States.

 

It has been almost 30 years since the Internet became a thing on March 12, 1989, however, this does not indicate an equal distribution of access throughout the last three decades. A look at the disparities in technology can be daunting.  There is a digital gap between affluent and non-affluent communities in America due to a lack of infrastructure for high-speed internet which impacts job creation and impacts the widening wealth gap.

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About The Speaker

Dawn M. Comer

Dawn M. Comer enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data and civic engagement. Dawn has over 20 years experience as a management consultant for consumer products, technology and media and entertainment companies. Dawn recently expanded her experience to the Public Sector during a FUSE Corps Executive Fellowship with the City of Los Angeles’ Information Technology Agency (ITA). As a Fellow, she collaborated across City departments to develop a smart city strategic roadmap to improve City services using technology and data, with a strong focus on equity and user experience design. She has continued in the Public Sector, working for the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to localize the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and develop and implement an open data platform to track the City’s progress towards the goals. She is excited to continue with the City in her current role as Broadband and Digital Inclusion Coordinator. Dawn earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NCA&T) and an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Her additional interests include supporting the Performing Arts and traveling the world.
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Day 1

10.00-12.00

Day 3

10.00-12.00

Day 5

10.00-12.00

Day 2

10.00-12.00

Day 4

10.00-12.00

Join us Jan 14 - 15, 2021