"As a woman and a mom, I jumped at the opportunity to empower young girls who may be struggling during this virtual school year." "The pandemic has affected all of us," Dupart told CO. The program is coupled with THRIVE! E-Workshops to build confidence and set goals. Dupart's own #BridgetheDigitalDivide initiative will help support WiFi for over 8,000 residents per month - 25% of the city's population - in eight community centers across New Orleans. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has aimed to close this gap by encouraging programs that "bridge the digital divide" in America. Internet access has become essential in the age of remote work and virtual learning, but there are many parts of the country where steady broadband access is limited. In the modern world, the internet has become an integral part of job opportunities, education and civic engagement.
Jesseca Dupart, founder, Kaleidoscope Hair Products Bridging the digital divide in New Orleans As a woman and a mom, I jumped at the opportunity to empower young girls who may be struggling during this virtual school year. This year, Dupart took her giving in a new direction, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last several years, Dupart and her 501(c)(3) organization, Kaleidoscope Kares, have funded a gym for the New Orleans Police Department, donated bikes to school children and even broke the Guinness World Record for donating the most toys to children during the holiday season. "Throughout my career, I have donated to several businesses based in New Orleans, giving back is a part of the Kaleidoscope DNA." "I grew up in New Orleans and started my businesses there," said Dupart. As her business grew and reached new heights from retail deals with Target and Sally Beauty stores, Dupart dedicated herself to giving back, especially to her local community of New Orleans, Louisiana. When this now-former hairstylist founded Kaleidoscope Hair Products in 2014, her goal was to solve the hair growth issues she noticed her clients experiencing. Kaleidoscope Hair Productsīeauty entrepreneur Jesseca Dupart has always had a passion for helping others. Entrepreneur Jesseca Dupart explains that giving back to the community doesn't always have to mean monetarily - it can also be done through knowledge, time and kindness.
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