As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, we are reminded of the ongoing pursuit for equity, justice, and the civil rights leader’s legacy and vision of a world with equal access to opportunities. Õ¥Ö¼§ aspires to be a part of this dream, by helping to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusivity in our increasingly connected world.
Everyone deserves fast, reliable internet at an accessible price, and the ability to put that internet connection to use - to connect to opportunity. We’re grateful to work with many organizations across the country that put that principle to work every day, helping their clients and constituents get more out of their lives, both online and beyond.
Here are a few ways our incredible community partners are marking this important day across the country:
Austin, Texas: The showcases fourth to sixth-grade students from local schools delivering speeches centered on Dr. King's dream.
Kansas City, Kansas: The , provides 5 MCC recipients with a full-tuition scholarship for one year.
Huntsville, Alabama: hosted by supports scholarships, leadership development, and training for exceptional students.
Atlanta, Georgia: and the are events to get the local community volunteering for projects that support 50 nonprofits and schools. This week, volunteers from the GFiber team served at C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Mobile Food Pantry in Atlanta, GA, packed meal bags and prepared for meal distribution.
Research Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham), North Carolina: supports a full day of health programming at the
Charlotte, North Carolina: YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The GFiber local team will also volunteer in a MLK day of service at .
GFiber is proud to be a small part of these efforts, and others, working towards a more equitable and just world.
Of course, there is still more work to be done. We will continue to push forward to make the internet more accessible and to help others harness the power and opportunity of the internet. You can help too! One small way to act right now — the let add your voice on the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 to keep that connection strong for everyone.
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Posted by Jess George, Head of Digital Equity & Community Impact