This week Matter of Fact unpacks the history behind the “40 Acres and a Mule” promise that was made to formerly enslaved people following the Civil War – and not fulfilled. Plus, how can lessons from the pandemic help us stay healthier today? And, one non-profit is getting computers into families’ hands across the country.
Americans Living Downwind of First Nuclear Weapons Test Seek Accountability
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JANUARY 11, 2025
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January 12, 2025This week Matter of Fact travels to Southern New Mexico to hear from residents living with...
84-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Can Vote for the First Time
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November 3, 2024Henry Pachnowski is about to vote for the first time at 84-years-old. He was born to Polis...
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
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November 3, 2024This week Matter of Fact returns to Lebanon, KS to see how life has changed for the small ...
Could AAPI Voters Help Candidates Win Georgia?
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October 15, 2024Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the country. In the battleground...
OCTOBER 12, 2024
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October 15, 2024This week Matter of Fact travels to Georgia where a growing group of minority voters could...
Older Borrowers Struggle with High Student Loan Debt
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September 8, 2024Nearly 43 million Americans have outstanding federal student loans. While recent graduates...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
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September 8, 2024This week Matter of Fact travels to Pennsylvania to learn how people over 50 are handling ...