COVID-19 has changed the way we gather, moving much of our social, work, and communal lives online. People are using the internet for things like doctors’ appointments and religious services, and countless institutions have had to quickly adapt to deal with the new reality.

But getting online isn’t always so easy, especially in a city like Baltimore, where many residents lack access to high-speed internet and the devices or digital literacy skills necessary to use it.

On this month's episode of Future City, we discuss the digital divide, learn how people are pushing back against racial, economic, and geographic inequities in technology, and hear about creative ways seniors, teachers, students, and workers are adapting to digital life during a pandemic. 

COVID-19 has changed the way we gather, moving much of our social, work, and communal lives online. People are using the internet for things like doctors&rsquo; appointments and religious services, and countless institutions have had to quickly adapt to deal with the new reality.
But getting online isn&rsquo;t always so easy, especially in a city like Baltimore, where many residents lack access to high-speed internet and the devices or digital literacy skills necessary to use it.
On this month's episode of&nbsp;Future City,&nbsp;we discuss the digital divide, learn how people are pushing back against racial, economic, and geographic inequities in technology, and hear about creative ways seniors, teachers, students, and workers are adapting to digital life during a pandemic.&nbsp;

It's easy to talk about what's wrong in Baltimore. The challenge is to talk about what's next. In each episode, Wes looks at innovative ideas that are working in other cities, places like Cincinnati, St Louis, and Detroit. And he asks the question: Can those ideas work for Baltimore? This program is made possible by Genine and Josh Fidler, and supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation, created by and for the people of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the region they love a better place, today and for future generations.

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Future City is a monthly show that explores innovative approaches to Baltimore’s most pressing issues and where we move the conversation from “what’s wrong?” to “what’s next?”

Future City is made possible with grant funding from McCormick & Company.

Future City is produced by Mark Gunnery. It was formerly hosted by Wes Moore.

Future City is a monthly show that explores innovative approaches to Baltimore&rsquo;s most pressing issues and where we move the conversation from &ldquo;what&rsquo;s wrong?&rdquo; to &ldquo;what&rsquo;s next?&rdquo;
Future City is made possible with grant funding from McCormick &amp; Company.
Future City is produced by Mark Gunnery. It was formerly hosted by Wes Moore.

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