The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and develop a detailed description of how digital inequities in rural Alabama contribute to the underrepresentation of African Americans in STEM careers. The participants' unique lived experiences with digital inequities related to understanding the intersection of attributes such as rurality, race, and socioeconomic status associated with the development of career aspirations were investigated. This study provides evidence of the widespread impact digital inequities have on the lack of exposure to STEM needed to develop STEM career aspirations among low-income African Americans. The data were analyzed using the narrative, thematic data analysis method. Once analyzed, the results were interpreted to describe how the intersection of attributes such as rurality, race, socioeconomic status, and digital inequities contribute to the lack of exposure to STEM needed to develop STEM career aspirations among low-income African Americans. Data analysis resulted in four themes: personal and positional categorical inequalities, distribution of resources, access to information communication technologies (ICTs), and participation in society. The researcher believes the findings of this study summarize the participants' perceptions that the lack of internet access and the use of digital media are associated with adverse outcomes related to the underrepresentation of African Americans in STEM careers. It is important to address digital inequities in order to remedy the absence of African Americans in STEM careers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]