For generations, many Black residents have been locked out of the housing market. Now, private investment firms are competing with individual buyers, tightening the market. Sticker shock is making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers. Matter of Fact looks at how one non-profit and Milwaukee County are partnering to increase the availability of affordable housing for tens of thousands more people. Soledad O’Brien speaks with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley about the positive knock-on effects when an individual’s housing is secure.
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May 4, 2025Need a chicken? Rent one. That’s what Jenn and Phil Tompkins, the founders of Rent The Chi...
How the Immigration Crackdown is Impacting Children
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May 4, 2025During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised a crackdown on immigration. In his fi...
