By Based on extensive interviews with students, college administrators, policymakers, and other leaders, illuminates one of the nation’s most urgent and pressing civil rights questions of the last three decades — the history and current state of the student debt crisis in the US. With a focus on the moral imperative of ensuring equal access to higher education, highlights the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black and brown students, particularly Black women. By delving into the history and practical realities of student debt, sheds light on the challenges faced by debt-laden college graduates and non-graduates alike. From the rising number of borrowers defaulting on their loans to the barriers that hinder accessibility for those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, offers a deeper understanding of the student debt crisis. Read more.