From Digital Redlining to Digital Empowerment
An exciting and inspiration conversation with Dr. Nicol Turner Lee and Meisha Porter hosted in collaboration with Center for Educational Innovation


Time & Location
Mar 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Bronx Children's Museum, 725 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
About the event
Join us for an exciting conversation on how we can address digital redlining and empower the Bronx community facilitated by Dr. Meisha Porter, CEI Visiting Fellow and Former Chancellor NYC Department of Education, with special guest, Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, a Senior Fellow at the Bookings institution and author of Digitally Invisible: How The Internet Is Creating the New Underclass.
This impactful gathering will explore:
The impact of digital redlining on the Bronx.
Innovative solutions through the CEI Tech Hub and Bronx Children's Museum.
Partnership opportunities to drive change.
Who Should Attend: Government officials, legislators, donors, foundation officers, corporate sponsors and community partners passionate about closing the digital divide.
Together, let’s continue creating pathways to equity and innovation for the Bronx.
RSVP Now to secure your spot! ✨
For more information, please contact Takisha@bxcm.org
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About Dr. Nicol Turner Lee
Dr. Nicol Turner Lee is a senior fellow in Governance Studies, the director of the Center for Technology Innovation and serves as Co-Editor-In-Chief of the TechTank blog and podcast at the Brookings Institution, which is a global think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. Dr. Turner's research encompasses equitable access to technology across the U.S. and abroad. Her portfolio also includes leading Brookings institutional research and public policy work focused on the identification and mitigation of online biases in artificial intelligence systems. She has a forthcoming book on the U.S. digital divide titled Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass. She has appeared throughout various news media, testified before Congress and international global governance bodies, and written extensively on tech and telecom issues. In 2022, she was recognized for distinguished career contributions by the American Sociological Association at the annual conference. She has her B.A. from Colgate University, and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
About Center for Educational Innovation
CEI believes the school should be the center and driving force of public education, innovation and reform. Every child deserves a quality education. With a focus on equity and innovation, CEI works directly with school leaders, teachers, students and families to create high performing schools in under-resourced communities to help children succeed.
About the Bronx Children’s Museum
The Bronx Children's Museum aims to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and inspire a lifelong passion for learning through immersive STEAM experiences, preparing children for future success. We exhibit possibilities, illuminate pathways, and celebrate diverse cultures to make the magic of childhood come alive.
For further information about the Bronx Children's Museum and its programming, please visit www.bronxchildrensmuseum.org.