DELETE THE DIVIDE Published April 8, 2021 Empowerment of communities experiencing economic, educational and social inequalities from the lack of computers and internet access. Pre teen girl black girl using a laptop computer sitting at table in the dining room with her home tutor, close up, selective focus The digital divide is the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and internet access and those who do not. In Los Angeles County, the digital divide has existed for decades with disproportionate impacts on households located in low-income areas and among populations that are predominantly Black and Latinx. United States Census data indicates that in Los Angeles County more than 182,000 households do not have a computer, nearly 365,000 households lack internet service, and 1.1 million households earn $50,000 or less per year. In today’s society, a computer and reliable internet service are essential to accessing education, employment opportunities, healthcare services, financial resources, support networks, and commerce.