Closing the digital divide in underserved communities

with Zachary Rowe of Friends of Parkside

According to Pew Research, 90% say the internet has been essential or important for them personally during the coronavirus outbreak. Zachary Rowe, Executive Director of Friends of Parkside, discusses how they are helping to close the digital divide to residents in Detroit.

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Nov 29, 2021

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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