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Kendal Manns

Kendal is a senior majoring in radio and television communications at Alabama State University.

Posted inRace and Equity

 ‘I barely have enough money to buy food or gas’: HBCU students struggle with costs of car ownership

By Kendal MannsDecember 12, 2023June 13, 2024

The cost of owning a car increased 13% this year, to $12,182 annually, according to automotive group AAA.

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