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Blacks, Latinos: Student Loan Debt Soars

The student loan debt crisis is worsening, Black and Latino borrowers say.
by Shannon Dawson
06.10.22
Student Debtors Demand Debt Cancellation

Inflation Speech At HBCU Spotlights Student Debt Crisis

President Joe Biden's speech from North Carolina A&T State University is expected to address rising prices at a time when…
by Donovan Dooley
04.14.22
Founder's Library at Howard University to be renovated

Student Freedom Initiative: Saving HBCU Students From Debt

The Student Freedom Initiative is one of the organizations trying to correct the problem of bad student loan agreements by…
by Donovan Dooley
02.17.22
Thank You President Biden And Vice President Harris For Extending The Student Loan Pause

Students Demand Biden Keep Loan Debt Promise

Students plan to march near the White House to demand the Biden Administration keep their promise to solve the student…
by Bilal G. Morris
01.20.22
Activists And Musicians Gather At The White House To Greet The Staff With Joyful Music And A Demand To Cancel Student Debt

Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Moratorium, For Now

President Biden's extension of a moratorium on federal student loan debt payments falls short of demands to cancel it altogether…
by NewsOne Staff
12.23.21
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Set For Overhaul

On Wednesday, the US Department of Education announced changes amounting to a full overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
by Zack Linly
10.06.21
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Delaware State University Eliminates Debt For 200 Grads

Delaware State University announced it will eliminate student loan debt for over 200 recent graduates who were significantly impacted by…
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
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Dems Urge Biden To Act On Student Loans

Dem lawmakers reintroduced legislation on Thursday urging President President Biden to use his executive power to act.
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21
Michelle Obama Delivers Commencement Address At The City College Of New York

Why We Need To Cancel Student Loan Debt

Although student loan forgiveness is a universal issue, Black students often have to take out more loans than their white…
by Mekita Rivas
09.29.21
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Student Loan Repayment Plans Should Worry Black Voters

As conversations around social and racial justice equity with building financial stability remain at the forefront, the plight of African…
by Demetria Irwin
10.01.21
Angela Bassett Receives And Honorary Degree During The Morehouse College 135th Commencement

Billionaire Eliminates Debt For Parents Of Morehouse Grads

Billionaire Robert F. Smith will pay off the student loan debt for the parents of Morehouse College graduates.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Robert F. Smith Gifts Parents Of Morehouse Grads

Robert F. Smith is spreading the love even more.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Angela Bassett Receives And Honorary Degree During The Morehouse College 135th Commencement

Morehouse Launches Program To End Student Loan Debt

Morehouse College has launched a new fund to help alumni tackle their student loan debt.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Bernie's Student Loan Plan Would Help Blacks Most

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' plan to eliminate $1.6 trillion in student loan debt could make its biggest impact with Black…
by Megan Sims
03.29.20
ABC Special - Taking The Stage: African American Music And Stories That Changed America

Oprah's Responded To Her Charity Being Questioned

Oprah has many receipts when it comes to her philanthropy.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Robert Smith Eliminates Loan Debt For Morehouse Graduates

Billionaire Robert F. Smith has pledged to pay off the student loan debt for Morehouse College’s entire 2019 graduating class.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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‘Grown-ish’ And Scholly Are Paying Off Student Loans

Freeform’s “Grown-ish” has teamed up with the app Scholly to help pay off $125,000 in student loan debt.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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ITT Tech Closes Its Doors Following Government Ban…

ITT Technical Institute announced that it's closing all its facilities. This decision is a result of an Education Department ban…
by nigelroberts1
09.07.16
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Black Students Are Saddled With More Loans Than…

Student loan debt is at an all time high — and it’s hitting African-American students the hardest. According to a study…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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U.S. Marshals Arrest Man For Outstanding Federal Student…

In what might be an extreme use of government resources, reports are coming forth that U.S. Marshals are serving warrants…
by D.L. Chandler
03.15.18