The 2018 Black-White Digital Inclusion Index, a key component of the "State of Black America: Save Our Cities: Powering the Digital Revolution" report by the National Urban League, addresses the crucial issue of digital equality in the United States. This innovative index moves beyond the basic question of whether households have computers and internet access to a more profound inquiry: Are the new opportunities created by the digital revolution—such as jobs, business ventures, and educational resources—being equitably shared among African-American and White communities?

The Index evaluates digital equality across three fundamental domains: digital skills and occupations, digital access, and digital policy, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies impact racial equality.