Oakland students receive wireless routers as CISCO reaches out to close 'digital divide'
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 8:49pm.

Situated in Fruitvale Village, ARISE High School is a small charter with about 200 students. Last year, its graduating class boasted a 100-percent, four-year college acceptance rate.

This success didn't go unnoticed.

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FCC comes to Oakland--will you be served with digital access or what? (Opinion)
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 8:47pm.

The FCC is coming to Oaktown today for a discussion and photo-op at a forum  on Bridging the Digital Divide: Successes  and Opportunities.  Mayors from 3 local cities and Knight Foundation officials will join CC Chairman Julius Genachowski--along with representatives from the California Technology Agency,  the California Emerging Technology Fund and The Knight Foundation a

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Keeping the Internet Open—Big Stakes for Ethnic Groups
Blog entry by New America Media.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 8:25pm.

by Cesar Arredondo, California Crusader News

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Launch of "Get Connected Oakland" reflects city administration's new interest in technology in Oakland
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 7:39pm.

We couldn't actually find a proclamation on the city website, but Mayor Jean Quan held a press conference this week to publicize a project called  "Get Connected Oakland!" that is meant to underscore the city's interest in providing more tech access and skills to local residents.

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Mr. Genachowski comes to Oakland (Communiy Voices)
Blog entry by Paul Richardson.
Last updated at Wed, 20 Apr at 7:06am.

In a visit to introduce a new program to the community, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski took part in Thursday’s “Bridging the Digital Divide” forum at the Stride Center in downtown Oakland.

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FCC Chairman comes to Oakland, announces new apps initiative
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Fri, 15 Apr at 6:46am.

Oakland’s burgeoning tech community received official recognition Thursday, as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski presided over two press conferences.

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Does Tech Innovation Always Favor the Rich? (Community Voices)
Article by Paul Lamb.
Last updated at Tue, 25 May at 2:30am.

How can we create a more inclusive and diverse engine for innovation -- one that could benefit everyone?

Technology innovation is something anyone can undertake these days. Or so we are told.

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