Blacks and Hispanics recognize the benefits of Internet access, such as giving them greater access to the world (92%), making it easier to find jobs (83%), and helping students achieve better grades (79%), according to the Internet Innovation Alliance and Brilliant Corners Research. 
However, fewer than half of Blacks and Hispanics (42%) regularly use the Internet, 30% use it occasionally, and 28% use it infrequently.
Those who have Internet access most commonly go online:
• At home (71%);
• At work (22%);
• At a library (11%);
• Via a mobile device (8%);
• At school (7%); and
• At an internet cafe (2%).
As for what would make it easier for them to be online, most cite a higher speed connection (18%), followed by a free (10%) or cheaper (7%) connection. Some 3% would like the Internet to be more user-friendly, and another 3% would like improved security. [Online]
Source: “Minority Internet Use,” Internet Innovation Alliance, Bruce Mehlman, PO Box 19231, Washington, DC 20036; 866-970-8647; bruce@internetinnovation.org; www.internetinnovation.org. Price: Call for information.
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