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Bridging the Digital Divide: 40% of Black Homes Unconnected

12/1/2025

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The digital divide is significant, with 32% of Black households lacking broadband (Pew Research Center), nearly double the national average.
In the rural South, about 25.8% of residents cannot subscribe to fixed broadband.
A McKinsey & Company report indicates that 40% of Black American households lack high-speed internet.
The divide causes lost work hours and educational setbacks, highlighting the need to close gaps for financial inclusion.

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Story summary

The digital divide is significant, with 32% of Black households lacking broadband (Pew Research Center), nearly double the national average.
In the rural South, about 25.8% of residents cannot subscribe to fixed broadband.
A McKinsey & Company report indicates that 40% of Black American households lack high-speed internet.
The divide causes lost work hours and educational setbacks, highlighting the need to close gaps for financial inclusion.