President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
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Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness
The proposal would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.
Over 60,000 Public Servants Receive Debt Relief as Biden-Harris Administration Continues Push for Student Loan Forgiveness
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.
Biden Administration Targets Lead Pipe Replacement Nationwide, Prioritizing Black Communities Facing Water Inequities
President Joe Biden announced a new EPA rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years.
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
Prescription Drug Price Hikes Hit Black Americans Hardest as Biden Pushes for Reform
For many Black and Latino patients, especially those aged 65 and over, the rising costs of prescription drugs are becoming unbearable.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
Black Women Rally Behind Kamala Harris to Save Democracy After Biden Steps Aside
In the hours following Biden’s announcement, Kamala Harris’ campaign saw a surge of support, with about $50 million in grassroots donations pouring in.
Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion More in Student Debt Forgiveness
According to the Department of Education, this latest round of forgiveness brings the total debt relief under the Biden administration to $168.5 billion, benefiting approximately 4.8 million Americans.
Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: What to Know
President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the burden of student loan debt have hit another significant obstacle.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History
The White House planned to mark Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration on the South Lawn on Monday, June 10.
Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities
This year’s event, themed “Empowering Black Press, Communities, Families, and Voter Turnout,” marks the Black Press’s 197th anniversary, just three years shy of its bicentennial.
Biden Makes Historic Strides in Diversifying Federal Judiciary
As of mid-May, President Biden remains the only president to have appointed more women than men to the federal bench, with over 60% of his judges being female.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7B in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
With the addition of the new relief, the administration has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness for 4.75 million Americans.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.
Petition with Nearly 3,000 Signatures Urges President Biden to Pardon Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
The petition calls on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced in May on fraud charges.
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday approving the ban of TikTok, adding significant pressure on the platform to find a new owner.
President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College
President Joe Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, a significant event as he seeks to strengthen ties with the diverse coalition that played a pivotal role in his election to the White House.
President Biden Unveils Sweeping Student Loan Relief Plans Targeting Racial Disparities
One of the central aims of the proposals is to address the disproportionate debt burden borne by communities of color, mainly Black and Latino borrowers.