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California BIPOC-Owned Businesses to Support During National Small Business Week (May 2 – 8)

In celebration of the 2021 Small Business Week that runs May 2 – 8, we are featuring six California small businesses for you to support. From all your aromatherapy needs to your next dental visit, if you are in their area be sure to check them out.   Level 5 Salon, San Leandro, CA  Chew Dental Group, Fremont, CA  Scent & Fire Candle Company, Fresno, CA  Valley […]

Three CA Women and BIPOC-Owned RISE Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month

From 2014 to 2019, the number of businesses owned by women of color increased by 43%, doubling the growth rate of women-owned businesses (21%) — but some of these businesses have struggled to get the support they need during the Covid-19 pandemic.   In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight three California–based Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and women-owned […]

California Leads the Nation with 1.4 Million People Connected to Internet Essentials on its 10 Year Anniversary

Comcast today announced it has connected more than 10 million people to its Internet Essentials program, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Internet Essentials offers internet access for low-income families and individuals for $9.95 per month, along with digital literacy training programs and access to low-cost computers.   California continues to lead the nation with more than 1.4 […]

A Day in the Life of Comcast Area Vice President Aaron Walker

What do you want to be when you grow up? The question starts at an early age and slowly evolves over time into, What are you doing after high school? and What do you see yourself doing for a career? Young people are constantly asked where they see themselves headed. While the most amusing answers come from elementary school students, research also shows that by the […]

Comcast and Olympian Simone Manuel are Helping Close the Digital Divide in Oakland

Today Comcast announced plans to equip 20 Oakland community centers and parks and recreation facilities with free WiFi for the next three years. As part of its Lift Zones initiative, the company will provide robust WiFi coverage in these safe spaces, to help ensure Oakland students can remain online during the school year and continue to participate in distance learning.   The announcement […]