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The student debt crisis is crushing Black Americans. Here's how loan forgiveness could help


The student debt crisis is crushing Black Americans. Here s how loan forgiveness could help
Cristina Silva, USA TODAY
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There was no college fund, no family savings to help Jamilah Williams pay for school. After she graduated from college and landed her first salaried job, her parents reminded her that she would have to help them pay off her student loan debt. 
“It was like, oh, wow, this is going to take a huge cut out of my small paychecks,” Williams said. 
Long after her student days, the $200 monthly payment has left her unable to cover other costs. If she needs to buy pet food, she puts it on her credit card. Her car broke down and she can’t afford to get it fixed.  ....

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Student loan forgiveness for Black Americans could close pay gap


USA TODAY
There was no college fund, no family savings to help Jamilah Williams pay for school. After she graduated from college and landed her first salaried job, her parents reminded her that she would have to help them pay off her student loan debt. 
“It was like, Oh, wow, this is going to take a huge cut out of my small paychecks, ” Williams said. 
Long after her student days, the $200 monthly payment has left her unable to cover other costs. If she needs to buy pet food, she puts it on her credit card. Her car broke down and she can’t afford to get it fixed.  ....

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