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Michigan Matters: Confronting The Digital Divide And A Roundtable On The UAW Strike

Grannemann mentioned how the Rocket Mortgage Classic has helped raise $3.8 million for the cause, as well as the two entities she represents

(CBS Detroit)

October 27, 2023

(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit has made progress in closing the digital divide which Laura Grannemann, the executive director of the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund, Christine Burkette, Director of Digital Equity and Inclusion for the City of Detroit, and Vittoria Katanski, director of Connect 313, discuss on a fast-paced edition of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.

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Laura Grannemann, Christine Burkette and Vittoria Katanski with Michigan Matters host Carol Cain/CBS Detroit

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The trio joined senior producer and host Carol Cain as they talked about how they have been working with others across the region to bring more people of all ages into the tech-driven future. It has included things such as providing laptops, computers, training, and access to the Internet.

Grannemann mentioned how the Rocket Mortgage Classic has helped raise $3.8 million for the cause, as well as the two entities she represents.

The roundtable of Susy Avery, Denise Ilitch, David Dulio, and Carol Cain talk about regional issues/CBS Detroit

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