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ZeroDivide was on-site today for “America’s Digital Inclusion Summit," where the FCC released six key recommendations to expand broadband adoption, excerpted from the much-anticipated and historic National Broadband Plan. After months of intensive public input, the full plan will be released on March 17th.

OK so I stole the line from FCC Commissioner Copps who said during today's America's Digital Inclusion Summit that a focus on digital inclusion was "music to his ears".    But don't you all feel the same way? We've been wandering in the desert of the lack of federal leadership on addressing the digital divide for almost a decade, and finally we have folks in Washington talking about it-- well not just talking, but proposing real solutions.

The line of ticket holders stretched for more than two blocks.  The "will call" line was longer.  It was the Season Opener of the Bay City Bombers co-ed roller derby team, in their much-hyped match agaisnt the Brooklyn Red Devils.  It was also a testament to social media in action.  As I walked towards the throng of people milling about outside, it seemed that most of the faces were glowing from . . .

On March 9, the FCC and the Knight Foundation are hosting a summit to highlight solutions to the challenge of providing broadband for everyone - America’s Digital Inclusion Summit in D.C.

The event is open to the press and public.

Laura Efurd talks with NTEN ED Holly Ross about ZD's tech policy session at 2010 conference.

The Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) recently shared the findings of a new report which tell the story of the massive voter-registration and mobilization efforts of the 501(c)(3) civic engagement community.

Give a bunch of young adults access to computers, high speed broadband networks and content development skills training, and what you get is an eclectic mix of content about the east palo alto community.

Filipinos Advocates for Justice is the new name of Filipinos for Affirmative Action.

Affordability and lack of digital skills are the main reasons why 93 million Americans -- one-third of the country -- are not connected to high-speed Internet at home.

Congratulations to ZeroDivide grantee and Community Investment Partner, Youth Radio, for being recognized in a SF Chronicle article for the positive impact they've had in serving over 10,000 urban youth with their after school programs.