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Marcus Bland

Marcus Bland is a senior at Dillard University.

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Posted inRace and Equity

How inflation could affect HBCU students buying homes after graduation

By Marcus BlandDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

From a higher education perspective, we have seen the impact of student loan debt, coupled with employment challenges, eliminating Black housing opportunities.

Posted inRace and Equity

‘This can’t be happening’: HBCU students reflect on election results

By Marcus BlandNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

When David Robinson learned who won the presidential election, he was devastated. But he wasn’t surprised.  “The result put a lot of the past year in perspective for me,” said Robinson, a recent graduate from North Carolina A&T.  He spent a lot of 2024 traveling and was surprised at how many signs he saw supporting […]

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Both parties want young Black votes. Here’s what HBCU students want in a president.

By Aleisha Robinson, Azia Ross, Dierre Hartman, Ja'Caiya Stephens, and Marcus BlandOctober 10, 2024October 11, 2024

HBCU students say economic stability, health care, student loans, and each candidate’s perceived impact on democracy itself are shaping their decisions on who to vote for.

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