Student Loan Defaults Are Back—Here’s What to Do Now

Starting May 5, 2025, the Trump administration will resume aggressive collections on defaulted federal student loans, ending a five-year pandemic-era pause. This shift could impact up to 10 million borrowers, with consequences including wage garnishment, intercepted tax refunds, and withheld Social Security benefits. What’s Changing? The Department of Education, in coordination with the Treasury Department,…

Bysimone clarkeApril 23, 20250Comments

Business Lifestyle

No Degree? No problem! These 15 Companies Get Rid of The Degree Requirement

The economy, crushing student debt, and technology are all deciding factors in our lives. Fifteen companies have taken the opportunity to eliminate the requirement of a college degree when applying to positions at their company. The companies including Google, Apple, Starbucks, Costco, and Bank of America have started to care more about…

ByNyankaOctober 21, 20180Comments

Politics

The Education Effect: Why Rihanna Cares About Education & You Should Too

For several years, Rihanna has voiced her concerns and raised money to aid in global access to education. Here's why you should care too. The literacy rate has significantly increased over the last 100 years but, there is still significant work to do in the field of education. Rihanna has been one of the more…

ByNyankaOctober 13, 20180Comments

Politics

Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?

The idea that Asians, although a minority are high achieving, is still a fairly accepted idea. This idea is often, and wrongfully, used to shame Blacks and Hispanics for "underachieving". This use of the Asian model minority as a weapon against Blacks and Hispanic minorities has to stop as the premise of the Asian model…

ByNyankaJune 9, 20180Comments

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Senate Kills Education and Healthcare with $700 Billion Increase in the Military’s Budget

The senate has passed a bill that increases the military's budget by $700 BILLION! Yes, you read that correctly. A single section of our country's infrastructure has been awarded $700 billion in funds. This leaves the equally, if not presently more, important sections of education and healthcare with virtually nothing. The bill, the National Defense Authorization…

ByMorgan HarrisonSeptember 22, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Chance the Rapper is Starting A New Award Show for Teachers ?

Over the last few years, Chance the Rapper has been using his platform to advocate for teachers and public schools in Chicago. Through his nonprofit organization, SocialWorks, Chano adding to his ongoing push to improve the state of his hometown’s school system. At his SocialWorks summit on September 1, he announced the first-ever Twilight Awards, which will honor…

BySheri-kae McLeodSeptember 4, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Rihanna Launches “The Dollar Campaign” As a Fundraiser For Education

With her latest efforts in aid of education, Rihanna is proving that she is humanitarian of the year. Under the guidance of her Clara Lionel Foundation, the Bajan beauty launched “The Dollar Campaign”. The campaign will benefit aspiring students in Malawi and those who donate to help send children to school. According to a press release,…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 28, 20170Comments

Music

Rihanna Funds New Bike Sharing Program in Malawi, Africa<3

Everyone's favorite bad girl is doing some good. Rihanna has partnered with OFO, the world’s largest bike-sharing platform, to provide the women of Malawi, Africa access to education. Of all the women of this region, only 80% tend to finish their schooling because of the cost and perils that come with the long walks to school.…

ByMorgan HarrisonAugust 8, 20170Comments

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Humanitarian Bae! Watch Rihanna Teach Math to Malawi Kids in Documentary

Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation visited Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, with Global Citizen and the Global Partnership for Education. In a new short documentary, Rihanna, the icon and GPE ambassador, expresses her interest in learning more about the African nation and the how to combat the challenges it faces in…

BySheri-kae McLeodJune 9, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition

Some lucky Twitter users were given the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday night. Rap queen Nicki Minaj was promoting her contest with music.ly to fly fans out to the Billboard Music Awards. She mentioned in passing that she could afford to fly her fans from anywhere in the world, thanks to her steep bank account.…

ByMelinda FakuadeMay 8, 20170Comments

Music

Chance the Rapper is Working to Help Chicago Public Schools!

Chance the Rapper is making a difference on and off the stage! The Chicago rapper met with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss local education issues and funding. Congrats to @Chancetherapper for making history as an independent artist and taking home 3 Grammys. IL is proud that you're one of our own. — Governor Rauner (@GovRauner)…

ByLaura EleyMarch 5, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Obama Made America Great

He promotes equality and unity, he encourages integrity, he carries out change…President Barack Obama is a man who has helped America grow in so many ways. As his time in office is coming to an end, it feels like we are going to miss a big part of what has made America great for the last…

ByKayla GonzalezJanuary 11, 20170Comments

Student Loan Defaults Are Back—Here’s What to Do Now

No Degree? No problem! These 15 Companies Get Rid of The Degree Requirement

The Education Effect: Why Rihanna Cares About Education & You Should Too

Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?

Senate Kills Education and Healthcare with $700 Billion Increase in the Military’s Budget

Chance the Rapper is Starting A New Award Show for Teachers ?

Rihanna Launches “The Dollar Campaign” As a Fundraiser For Education

Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition

Chance the Rapper is Working to Help Chicago Public Schools!

10 Reasons Why Obama Made America Great

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