Why it Matters-Black borrowers typically graduate with higher levels of student debt and often take longer to repay their loans due to longstanding wealth disparities. Changes to repayment plans, and loan could disproportionately affect Black families seeking higher education and economic mobility.
Category: OHIO
Posted inElections/voting
FBI Searches Ohio Organizing Collaborative Offices, Sparking Concerns About Voter Registration Efforts
The FBI searched offices connected to the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in June 2026 and reportedly seized electronic devices while questioning individuals associated with the organization. Federal officials have not publicly explained the reason for the searches, prompting criticism and concern from voting rights advocates.
Posted inCOMMENTARY & OPINION
Commentary: Why Educators Must Speak Up About Education Policy
In this commentary, a newly graduated Ohio educator argues that teachers can no longer afford to ignore education policy. From school funding and voucher programs to curriculum restrictions and DEI legislation, lawmakers increasingly influence what happens in America’s classrooms.
Posted inMONEY
More Than 2 Million Ohioans Could Face Social Security Cuts by 2032, New Report Warns
A new report warns that more than 2 million Ohioans could see their Social Security benefits reduced beginning in 2032 if Congress fails to address looming funding shortfalls. Advocates say the cuts could increase poverty among older adults and place new pressures on state and local safety-net programs.
Posted inEducation
Ohio Education Bill Expands Student Supports While Exempting Classical Schools from Reading Mandate
Ohio lawmakers approved Senate Bill 19, requiring schools to provide free academic interventions for students struggling in math and reading. The legislation also exempts Ohio’s classical schools from the state’s science of reading requirements, a change drawing attention from educators and policymakers.
Posted inOHIO
Ohio Bill Tells Students: Graduate, Get a Job, Get Married, Then Have Children
Ohio lawmakers passed a bill requiring schools to teach the “success sequence” (graduate high school, get a job and marry before having children) as part of graduation requirements.
Posted inTV,Movies & Film
Movies and TV Shows Casting in Ohio Right Now: Auditions Open in Cleveland, Columbus and Beyond
Looking for acting opportunities in Ohio? Discover current casting calls for movies, TV shows, short films and student productions hiring now.
Posted inReproductive Health-
Ohio Senate Considers 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Despite Reproductive Rights Amendment
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would reinstate a 24-hour waiting period before abortion care, despite a court ruling that paused enforcement after voters approved reproductive rights protections.
Posted inLOCAL
Mayor Bibb discusses the future of Cleveland at City Club forum
Mayor Bibb talks new East Side housing project, Midline development project, CMSD school closings and more.
Posted inOHIO
Black Journalists Gather in Columbus for 2026 NABJ Region II Conference
Black journalists from across the Midwest gathered in Columbus for the 2026 NABJ Region II Conference with panels, workshops, and networking, and attendees ranging from students to seasoned professionals.