Digital Divide In Detroit

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After much thought and research, the digital divide is a massive issue not just in Detroit, but across the country and even the globe. It is a problem we may never overcome, but if we all come together and deal with this issue as one, we can see this divide shrink more and more in the future. Detroit is one of the biggest cities most affected by the digital divide. These facts may explain why Detroit has the highest poverty rates in America because internet access has become just as important as any other utility such as water and power. In today’s society, access to the internet is required to accomplish just about anything, whether it is paperwork or educational purposes such as school. Unfortunately, only 62% of Detroit residents have access

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