CBS News reports…

Urban League Twin Cities and the Northside Achievement Zone on Friday touted getting a boost to help with the digital divide.

AT&T and Human-I-T donated 500 free laptops to families in north Minneapolis.

Urban League says many students and families are serviced by the organization. They say this will help families finish homework, receive telehealth and connect with community resources.

“Our mission is to provide platforms, pathways and programs for African descendants in the Twin Cities to help them achieve economic empowerment and self-sufficiency,” Marquita Stephens, President and CEO of the Urban League Twin Cities, said. “In today’s digital age, access to technology is vitally important to success both in the classroom and the workplace. These laptops from AT&T and Human-I-T will open new doors of opportunities for our families.”