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Gigabit Nation today explores how broadband can impact the Black Rural South. 38% of African Americans in this area lack broadband because the barriers to the technology are significant and deserve attention. Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies\u2019 recent report lays out opportunities and policy changes that can turned around these residents\u2019 broadband situation.\n\nAnd as billions flow, urban communities should scope out the tech that drives healthcare delivery! Particularly exciting are telehealth,Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home automation platforms. These technologies can make a difference for the 14 million homes that lack Internet access and digital tools, 75% of which are African Americans and people of color.\n\nToday's digital equity warriors are:\n\nDominique Harrison, PhD, the Director of Technology Policy at the Joint Center\u2019s Technology Policy Program. She recently published \u201cAffordability & Availability: Expanding Broadband In the Black Rural South\u201d. Dr. Harrison details how broadband can increase economic, educational, and healthcare opportunities in these 152 rural counties with populations that are at least 35 percent Black.\n\nBrigitte Daniel CEO of Wilco Electronic Systems, had a family emergency and wasn't able to participate in today's interview . We are re-scheduling her for an interview in maybe 2-3 weeks.\xa0\n\n--------------------\n\nGet info about telehealth deployservices\xa0that\xa0help save lives, reduce cost, and improve efficiency of public health.