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News & Events
Events
If you are an NBC-LEO member who is interesting in hosting a future NBC-LEO summer conference, you may download information which serves as guidelines about hosting responsibilities along with the application form for future conference hosts.
Recent News
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NBC-LEO Elects New President, Officers
NBC-LEO (National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials) elected a new Board of Directors at this year’s Congress of Cities in San Antonio. Mayor Pro Tem Audwin Samuel from Beaumont, Texas, was elected president by the membership during the general membership meeting. The group also honored outgoing NBC-LEO President Daisy W. Lynum, commissioner, Orlando, Fla., for her leadership over the past year
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NBC- LEO Newslines Summer 2009
This newsletter offers news about NBC-LEO members, regional activities, municipal government programs and policy topics, among others
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Broadband Imperatives for African Americans: Policy Recommendations to Increase Digital Adoption for Minorities and Their Communities
Section I of this paper discusses disparities currently existing among different race and ethnic groups and the barriers African Americans are facing on broadband adoption.
A set of policy recommendations to increase broadband adoption among minorities are illustrated in Section II with three case studies. Section II also recommends ways broadband could be used to improve healthcare, education and employment.
The last section details the call for action from African American elected officials committed to helping government and industry overcome these barriers and increase sustainable broadband adoption for African Americans
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