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Connected Nation
This is Connected Nation – an award-winning podcast focused on all things broadband. From closing the Digital Divide to simply improving your internet speeds, we talk technology topics that impact all of us, our families, and our communities.
The podcast was honored in 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. The podcast also received an Award of Distinction in 2023 and the same in 2022.
Learn more about the national nonprofit behind this podcast at connectednation.org.
Connected Nation
What the woman known as the "Mr. Rogers of Zimbabwe" can teach us about digital equity in America
Throughout February, we’re focusing on Black History Month and talking with those in the Black community who are creating positive impact through technology.
On this episode, our guest is Heather Gate, Vice President of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation. We’ll discuss the definition of digital equity and its impact on communities of colors AND learn about her connection to Ambuya Mlambo, a revolutionary Zimbabwean children's broadcaster who was known Zimbabwe's "Mr. Rogers."
Related links:
Heather Gate's Twitter - @hgate2
About Ambuya Mlambo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambuya_Mlambo
Source of statistics referenced in podcast
John B. Horrigan, Students of Color Caught in the Homework Gap
