John Legend launches housing support program for HBCU students and Penn undergrads

What happened

John Legend is helping 50 college students with off-campus housing costs through a new rent-assistance program serving three HBCUs and his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania According to a press release from Bilt, Legend partnered for their October Rent Day program.

Why it may matter

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