The U.S. Department of Education has announced 60,000 additional teachers, nurses, firefighters and government public administrators will have their loans canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, bringing the total number of borrowers with debt cancellation to over 1 million.
Tag: President Biden
Posted inNational News
Residents attempt recovery efforts in devastation of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in North Carolina, leaving over 40 people dead and causing widespread destruction, while the White House has provided assistance to those affected by the storm.
Posted inReligion
Say Amen: How Black faith traditions showed up at the DNC
The Democratic National Convention featured several Black speakers who used faith, Black church traditions, and the Black church’s role in Democratic Party politics to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president.
Posted inWord In Black
Vice President Harris is carrying the torch into our future
Jaime Harrison highlights the accomplishments of Vice President Kamala Harris, contrasting her record with that of Donald Trump, who has made racist and sexist comments about her, and emphasizes the importance of electing her as President of the United States.
Posted inCivil Rights
Historic victory for Black farmers: $2 billion in relief payments announced
After decades of advocacy, Black farmers are now receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, a victory that marks a significant step towards addressing racial discrimination in USDA farm lending practices.
Posted inHBCU
Livingstone receives $10M donation
Livingstone College has received a $10 million donation to enhance campus buildings and academic life for students, as part of a $30 million regeneration project, and has also launched a biomanufacturing training program as part of President Biden’s Build Back Initiative.
Posted in2024 Elections
House Speaker cracks down on Republicans’ bigoted attacks against VP Harris
House Republican leaders have asked their caucus to stop making racist and misogynistic attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been nominated by President Biden to replace him in the 2024 presidential race.
Posted inPOLITICS
Vice President Harris and the rest of the agenda
President Biden’s decision to step down and pass the torch to Vice President Harris has sparked an outpouring of support and donations, and it is up to voters to make a difference in the upcoming presidential election by voting for Democrats in congressional races and ensuring the Electoral College delegates are selected.
Posted inCivil Rights
Experts discuss importance of racial impact studies in public policy
Panelists at the 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Convention discussed the importance of racial impact studies in public policy making, and how they can help reduce racial discrimination and inequities in criminal justice bills.
Posted inPOLITICS
The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
By William J. Barber, II If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to […]
Posted inBlack History
Honoring the Black, buried, and missing at Normandy American Cemetery
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the service and sacrifice of the 135 African-American men and three women buried at Normandy American Cemetery, as well as the 3,000 Black troops who served in segregated units, is being recognized.
Posted inCommentary
Biden’s anti-NAFTA moment is here
The Biden-Harris administration is implementing a bold trade policy to ensure America leads the clean energy economy of the 21st century, investing in domestic manufacturing and creating a green jobs boom, while protecting American jobs from Chinese competition.