UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Contact hannah (at) mediamobilizingproject (dot) org to try to be added to the waitlist, but we cannot promise that you can attend at this late time.

This event will be livestreamed, courtesy of PhillyCAM! Tune in to http://phillycam.org/livestream at 11.30 EST Tuesday to join us remotely, and tweet questions at us using the hashtag #connectingcommunities

Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the United States. Like many cities with a high concentration of poverty, Philadelphia struggles with broadband access, which prevents thousands of Philadelphians from connecting to the jobs, education and healthcare that everyone deserves.

Join Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn in a panel conversation with government and civic leaders working to ensure every person can access the internet. At this vital time in our nation, expect a wide-ranging conversation that covers local and national policy solutions, on-the-ground stories of breaking the digital divide, and a look at what's next in the fight to get everyone online.

This panel will be hosted and moderated by Technically Philly's Juliana Reyes. Spaces are limited, so RSVP early. Light refreshments will be provided.

Other panelists include:

Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Bobby Henon
Philadelphia City Council Member Helen Gym
Chief Administrative Officer Rebecca Rhynhart, City of Philadelphia
Director of Membership and Outreach, Antoine Haywood, PhillyCAM
President and Director, Free Library of Philadelphia, Siobhan Reardon
Senior Advisor for Broadband, City of New York, Joshua Breitbart

More panelists may be added as the event approaches.

Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Bobby Henon

Philadelphia City Council Member Helen Gym

Chief Administrative Officer Rebecca Rhynhart, City of Philadelphia

Director of Membership and Outreach, Antoine Haywood, PhillyCAM

President and Director, Free Library of Philadelphia, Siobhan Reardon

Senior Advisor for Broadband, City of New York, Joshua Breitbart

Getting Online: Why We Need Digital Inclusion w/Commissioner Mignon Clyburn