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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
05.23.21
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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
02.04.21
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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
01.19.21
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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
06.22.20
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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
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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

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
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UNCF President Tackles Student Loan Debt Crisis

Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, stopped by “NewsOne Now” Friday. He touched on a…
by NewsOne Now
05.09.14
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