Biden focuses on reaching out to Black Americans

US President Joe Biden, during a phone call with Atlanta radio show host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, listed off what he claims he has done for black Americans. Biden said he’s done for Black Americans by lowering unemployment rates and cancelling some student debt. However, a recent poll revealed that 38% of Black Americans felt Biden’s policies have helped Black people.

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Student protests didn’t make much of a difference at several graduation ceremonies

US President Joe Biden’s visit to Atlanta’s Morehouse College on September 14 has been called off after protests by students against the war in Gaza. The White House said it wanted Biden to “focus on pressing pressing issues”, adding, “It’s unfortunate that the president’s visit has been cancelled.” Students had staged protests after Biden said some of them used “violent” methods.

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Student loan forgiveness is alive and well

US President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to help thousands of borrowers who have been struggling to pay back student loan debt. The government said it’ll use an “account adjustment” to grant relief to borrowers who owe more than their loan amount. The plan will give forgiveness to borrowers with between $12,000 and $20,000 in loan debts, it added.

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