About the
Event
Join us on June 19, 2024, for the inaugural Juneteenth National Digital Equity Bible Study, an event dedicated to fostering digital equity and literacy within the Black community.
This pivotal event will occur at the Greater Grace: Temple of David in Detroit, Michigan, and simultaneously streamed online via Zoom, ensuring accessible participation from coast to coast.
Event Highlights:
Educational Workshops: Learn about critical funding opportunities coming to states this fall to help end the digital divide.
Leadership Speeches: Gain insights from a keynote address by renowned Black national Faith Leader Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems.
Music and Cultural Celebrations: Experience uplifting musical performances that embody the spirit of Juneteenth and the drive towards a digitally inclusive future.
Interactive Sessions: Participate in in-person and virtual workshops led by the White House State Broadband leaders, NTIA FPOs, and FCC leadership, offering a platform to voice your feedback on digital equity processes.
CHURCH HOST
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III
Senior Pastor of Greater Grace Temple
Greater Grace Temple of David
23500 W. Seven Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
The 2024 Juneteenth National Digital Equity Bible Study features an impressive lineup of speakers and invited guests, each with insights and expertise to help foster discussions about digital equity. This gathering will bring together key influencers from various sectors, including faith, technology, education, and government, all committed to advancing digital inclusion.
Invited Speakers
Dr. Fallon Wilson
Multicultural Media, Telecom
and Internet Council
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III
Greater Grace Temple
Rev. Dr. Renita Weems
Biblical Scholar/Author/Public Intellectual
Shunda Leecost
Microsoft
Rev. Dr. Louis Threatt
Cities of Refuge Christian
Church
Rev. William Lamar IV
Metropolitan AME Church
Dr. Jon P. Gant
Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives (OMBI)
U.S. Congresswoman
Rashida Tlaib
Michigan’s 12th
Congressional District
Jerome E. Record Jr.
Comcast
Invited Guests
Phillip Holloway
North Carolina Department
of Information Technology
U.S. Senator
Rev. Raphael Warnock
U.S. Senator for Georgia
Rev. Dr. Iva Carruthers
Samuel DeWitt Proctor
Conference (SDPC)
Jessica Robinson
Michigan High-speed
Internet Office
Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart
Christ Missionary
Baptist Church
Dr. Tamarah Holmes
Office of Broadband, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Leah Mims
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Oneisha Freeman Rojales
Georgia Technology Authority
Program
Overview
This event, dedicated to advancing digital equity and literacy within the Black community, features educational workshops on critical funding opportunities, an inspiring keynote by Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems, uplifting musical performances in the spirit of Juneteenth, and interactive sessions with leadership from the White House State Broadband Initiative, NTIA FPOs, and FCC. Whether in-person or online, come be part of a transformative day aimed at fostering a digitally inclusive future.