Broadband Imperatives for African Americans: Policy Recommendations to Increase Digital Adoption for Minorities and their Communities is a project of The Joint Center Media and Technology Institute and the following national organizations that represent African American elected officials: National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM), National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO), National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies was founded in 1970 in the wake of the Voting Rights Act. With lead support from the Ford Foundation, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Joint Center seeks to augment the voice and resources of emerging black leaders and elected officials. The Joint Center is the only freestanding think tank focusing primarily on the concerns of African Americans and communities of color. Currently, Joint Center Initiatives include: The Media and Technology Institute, The Health Policy Institute, The Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change A fourth venture – the Civic Engagement and Governance Institute will soon be launched to energize political participation and increase public policy awareness among black elected officials.
