An amazing 70% of Black Americans lack basic access to broadband internet. This digital divide means that Black folks are disproportionately excluded from opportunities to build knowledge, wealth, and community in the 21st century.

On Saturday March 7th, our allies in the InternetforEveryone.org initiative are convening a special town hall meeting in Durham. The goal is to hold the Obama administration to their pledge to create true broadband in every community in America. Your discussions will shape a national plan to achieve a more open, affordable and fast Internet for everyone.
This event is free, but only 250 people can participate. Click here to reserve your seat today:

WHAT: InternetforEveryone.org town hall meeting
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.
WHERE: Durham Marriott Convention Center Grand Ballroom
201 Foster Street Durham, N.C. 27701

The new leadership in Washington needs to know that universal access to a fast, affordable and open Internet is essential to our survival as a nation. It's urgent that we begin this conversation right now.
Only 30% of African-American homes have subscribed to high-speed internet, compared with 55% of White households. Millions of Americans still stand on the wrong side of the digital divide. And the damages -- economic, social and political -- are hurting us all. Getting everyone connected would translate into greater participation in our democracy, millions of new jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars in increased economic activity for the United States.

We need your help and commitment to get this conversation started. This weekend's town hall meeting will include roundtable and group discussions and inspiring speakers. As a member of ColorOfChange.org, you bring a critical understanding of the power of the internet to improve the lives of Black folks and our allies. We encourage you to attend to make sure that our concerns are represented in this important discussion.

Click here to RSVP: http://www.colorofchange.org/freepress-nc