Flashpoint

This week Bridging Philly launched its first episode focusing on managing debt, specifically Student Loans. Last year, U.S. Student Loan Debt totaled 1.6 trillion. The Biden Administration temporarily paused federal student loan payments for another until May 1, 2022. Bridging Philly invites Student Loan Doctor LLC's founder Sonia Lewis, to discuss tips on monthly budgeting and services her company offers to prevent student loan debt, such as affordable repayment plan selections, consolidation, and money management. Our Bridging Philly Newsmaker, Representative Darisha Parker of the 198th Legislative District, shares her efforts encouraging President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to eliminate student loan debt affecting HBCU graduates. The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Ant Brown, an anti-violence activist and local rap artist spreading a positive message to Philly Youth through his program, The ABRO Experience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a