As a tool for change, the media and press have the potential to shift narratives by centering the voices and experiences of those historically marginalized. satra uses media to express vulnerability, bring awareness to social issues, and promote social change in higher education. satra’s media features include AP News, BBC News, Forbes, Politico, The Hill, and The Washington Post.
“My family does not come from generational wealth. I had no other option but to take out student loans to ensure I could put food on my table and pay my rent,” she said.
This moment does not call for fear but action toward equity for all.
Debt in any form is a massive financial burden, but the student debt crisis is unique in that it is not only generational but also a racial and economic justice issue.
“Today’s students are not the traditional students of years past. They’re independent, student parents, undocumented, and more.”
It is past time to listen to Black women – how we are overlooked, harmed, and sick and tired of being sick and tired. Whether that is canceling student debt, seeing us as humans, or paying us our worth, the time is now to listen and move accordingly.
Satra Taylor, a former Ed Truster who helped bring this program to fruition, said in between tears, “Out of the 400 applicants, you all were the selected eight.”