Feb 1, 2024

A major FAFSA snafu

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The results from FAFSA won't be released this year until March.

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Another FAFSA snag is delaying financial aid offers for prospective college students

by Stephanie Hughes

Feb 1, 2024

There's a push to convince colleges and universities to extend their admission deadlines to give students — and schools — more time.

The most recent delay means school counselors will have a month less than usual to help students understand financial aid options.

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Race and Economy

The life and legacy of A.G. Gaston: a man who quietly helped fund the Civil Rights Movement

by Lee Hawkins

Feb 1, 2024

A.G. Gaston was a Black entrepreneur who invested millions of dollars into the Civil Rights Movement and Black America.

Entrepreneur A.G. Gaston, right, alongside Birmingham Mayor George G. Seibels Jr., in front of the the Citizens Federal Savings bank.

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