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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Is Pushing Joe Biden To Bypass Congress And Cancel Student Loan Debt

Derek MajorNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020

by Derek MajorNovember 17, 2020November 17, 202048864

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is pushing President-elect Joe Biden to maneuver around Congress and cancel student loan debt for millions....

Politics

Student Debt Cancellation To Test If Progressive Agenda Can Thrive Under President-elect Biden

Derek MajorNovember 12, 2020

by Derek MajorNovember 12, 20201750

President-elect Joe Biden has promised to fight the student loan debt crisis plaguing 37 million Americans, and some are divided on if he can pull it...

Education

Joe Biden Tells Young Americans ‘I Will Eliminate Your Student Debt’

Derek MajorOctober 8, 2020October 8, 2020

by Derek MajorOctober 8, 2020October 8, 20202485

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden dubled down on his commitment to broad student loan forgiveness at a town hall Tuesday. ...

Education

This Black Student Loan Strategist Wants To Help Black Student Loan Borrowers With New Book

Dana GivensSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

by Dana GivensSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 20201098

Finance expert Dr. Tisa Silver Canady is bringing her answer to the problem with a new book meant to help Black student loan borrowers. ...

Lifestyle

Michael Arceneaux On Launching New Book ‘I Don’t Want To Die Poor’ During the COVID-19 Crisis

Gayneté JonesApril 20, 2020April 16, 2020

by Gayneté JonesApril 20, 2020April 16, 20201307

Michael Arceneaux talks about the unique challenges he faced after launching his latest book, "I Don’t Want to Die Poor," during the COVID-19 pandemic....

News

New York To Freeze Student and Medical Debt Payments

Derek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

by Derek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020689

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York Attorney General Letitia James have announced the state will not collect on medical or student debt for at least...

Education

Black College Students Face Bigger Debts Than Their White Counterparts

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 20201441

A Center for American Progress report shows that black college students are taking on disproportionately greater student loan debt to get graduate degrees...