A close examination of wealth in the U.S. shows the deep inequalities faced by Black Americans. From earning gaps to student loan debt, and retirement savings, the disparity is staggering. In 1963, the average wealth of white families was $121,000 higher than the...
Unequal Opportunity: Race and Equity in Higher Education
In her poignant essay “What is Owed,” Nikole Hannah Jones paints a compelling picture of the inequity and inequality faced by black Americans. In it, Jones shares the disparity between class, income, and wealth. “So much of what makes black lives hard, what...
The Cruelty of ICE’s Policy for International Students
After barring travelers, including students, from a half-dozen predominantly Muslim countries, and efforts to impose limits on Chinese students, the Trump administration continues its vicious assaults on legal immigration and higher education. In the midst of...
Private Student Loans: Facts Everyone Needs to Know
Student loan debt has reached astronomical levels in the United States. With 44.2 million Americans owing an estimated $1.64 trillion, the average grad leaves college with $29,200 in debt. But that's not the worst of it. While the burden of debt is growing,...
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