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Congressional empathy for post-Katrina communities? Budget deal provides loan forgiveness to 4 affected HBCUs
People who do their best to survive and thrive within a government should not shoulder substantial burdens from natural disasters without governmental help. In an unexpected pivot to the positive, the recent budget agreement—that concluded the governmental shutdown—includes a special provision that provides a clean slate for four HBCUs severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Obama’s student loan repayment announcement forgot to mention this one thing
President Obama made headlines Tuesday when he announced that he would use his executive power to expand the Pay As You Earn program, one that limits borrowers’ monthly debt payments to just 10 percent of their discretionary income. Under the program, the balance of student loan is forgiven after 20 years — 10 years if […]
Education Dept declaws task force dedicated to investigating for profit college abuses
The Devos era at the United States Department of Education is continuing the trend of Trump era rollbacks by marginalizing, reassigning or refocusing a team previously dedicated to the investigation of abuses by for-profit colleges, according to the New York Times. This move serves to kill ongoing or preliminary investigations into former employers of Devos’ top […]
What you need to know about Trump’s proposed $9 billion budget slashes to public education
This week, the Trump Administration released its budget, which includes $9 billion cuts to the Department of Education. The budget seeks to eliminate subsidized student loans, public service loan forgiveness, and many other programs that help millions of students afford higher education and succeed in school. These proposed changed are extremely harmful to public education […]
The “Anti-DEI Crusade” is Hurting Black women
By Jenn M. Jackson April 24, 2024 In recent months, Black women’s educational credentials and professional qualifications have been a central topic in the news media following the public attacks on Dr. Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to be President of Harvard University, and the ongoing political debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
Mitt Romney: Obama Won Because He Gave ‘Big Gifts’ To Blacks, Hispanics, Young Voters, and Women
In a call to donors yesterday, Mitt Romney claimed that the reason he lost the election is because President Obama promised “big gifts” to blacks, Hispanics, young voters, and sexually-active women. Is that why YOU voted for Obama? Also, do you care what Romney thinks?