SCOTUS student loan forgiveness ruling hits many Black borrowers hard

Late last month, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness program – a huge disappointment for thousands of borrowers who were hoping for some financial relief. The blow was particularly discouraging for Black borrowers, who typically hold $25k more in debt than white borrowers.

Tanisha Bhat, an intern with the Bay State Banner and a rising senior at Boston University, joins The Common to discuss how local Black borrowers are reacting to the decision.