Our Goal
To reduce the student loan debt burden by raising $100 million for eligible students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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THE Crisis
$100,000,000
Total Student Loan Debt
THE SOLUTION
A benefit concert
showcasing iconic performances by America's top Black entertainers.
The Challenges
The wealth gap is exacerbated by
$52,000
Average Cost of Higher Education (Private School)
$39,000
Average Cost of Higher Education (Public School)
200%
Growth in College Costs (2000 - 2021)
43.6 m
Total Borrowers
$39,000
Average Student Loan Debt (All)
$52,000
Average Student Loan Debt (Black)
100% of Profits
Provided to Student Freedom Fund to Reduce Student Loan Debt Burden.
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Student Freedom Initiative Enlists Live Nation Urban to Accelerate Its Mission to Dismantle the Student Loan Debt Crisis for Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
August 5, 2025
In a groundbreaking alliance that unites the power of music, the promise of education, and the pulse of Black culture, Student Freedom Initiative is proud to announce a bold new partnership with Live Nation Urban aimed at addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing Black America: the student loan debt crisis.
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