We invite you to join us for two livestream conversations about the role of broadband access in rural areas and tribal lands in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 4pm ET
What is the rural and tribal broadband experience during COVID-19?
This panel conversation will feature the experiences of residents from rural and Native communities in accessing broadband service during a time when Internet access is necessary to work, study, and receive health care, safely. Panelists will represent the education, healthcare, business, and Opportunity Youth sectors. This conversation does not present solutions, instead, it seeks to learn about the impact that substandard or lack of Internet service has on the safety and wellbeing of rural and Native communities.Panelists include:
Mark Estrada, Superintendent, Lockhart ISD – Lockhart, Texas;
Dr. Libby Cope, health Director, Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Center – Neah Bay, Washington;
Tim Lampkin, CEO, Higher Purpose Co. – Clarksdale, Mississippi;
Kim Phinney, Youth Practitioner; Senior Fellow, Center for Rural Strategies – Vermont;
Moderator, Edyael Casaperalta, Attorney, Casaperalta Law- Denver, Colorado.Did you join in the conversation? Share your thoughts about the event in our post-conversation survey here.
April 22, 4pm ET
Has the government’s response been adequate?
The second conversation will feature analysis from broadband advocates about the recent actions from policymakers, including the Federal Communications Commission, in response to the challenge of broadband access in rural and Native communities. Panelists will discuss how these actions have helped, and what needs to improve to adequately address broadband access in rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.Panelists include:
Loris Taylor, CEO, Native Public Media;
Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Knowledge;
Irene Flannery, Director, AMERIND, Critical Infrastructure;
Roberto Gallardo, Assistant Director, Center for Regional Development, Purdue University;
Beth O’Connor, Executive Director, Virginia Rural Health Association;
Moderator, Edyael Casaperalta, Attorney, Casaperalta Law- Denver, Colorado.Wednesday’s livestream will be hosted on the Daily Yonder’s YouTube page linked here. The conversation will begin shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Let us know you’ll participate! Fill out this quick form below. (If you already filled out the form for Part 1 you do not need to fill it out again for Part 1)
