Strategic alliance created to bring broadband to minority communities
Partners for Digital Equality (PDE), The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and The National Hispanic University (NHU), a HACU member higher learning institution, announced a strategic alliance yesterday to support initiatives funded through broadband stimulus funds. The alliance aims to support broadband initiatives that will educate and empower Hispanics, other minorities, women, and the underserved in the communities surrounding HACU member institutions.
Their strategic partnership will focus on implementing K-12 education, adult learning, workforce development training, and ESL initiatives that will empower minority and underserved communities through improved broadband access.
"The digital divide remains a major stumbling block for minorities to prepare themselves for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields that are vital to our nation's future," said HACU President and CEO Dr. Antonio Flores. This alliance aims to help disadvantaged populations overcome that obstacle.
Partners for Digital Equality Chairman Julius H. Hollis said this coalition "represents a significant leap forward in our roll-out of programming for Hispanic audiences across the nation...and we could not have selected better allies to help extend our reach into the educational sector."
Speed Matters is happy to see other groups coming together around broadband issues. To view our partner organizations, click here.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
The National Hispanic University (NHU)
Press Release (Alliance for Digital Equality)
The Broadband Stimulus (Speed Matters)
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