Self-Evident

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80-Year-Olds on the Keys to Happiness in 2021 - Does your grandparent hold the secret to a happier New Year? Because Americans over 80 years old report feeling happier than any other age group, we asked them to share their wisdom as 2021 begins during a time of challenge and uncertainty. These elders include cannabis comedian Tommy Chong, a psychologist, a transgender burlesque performer, and a 90-year-old nudist who lets it all hang out.

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80-Year-Olds on the Keys to Happiness in 2021

Does your grandparent hold the secret to a happier New Year?

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Life Without Internet When the Whole World Has Gone Virtual

The digital divide in America has become a major problem during the pandemic.

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The Joys (and Challenges) of Living in a Van

Meet some Americans who live full time in their vans traveling the country.

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I Gave Birth to a Preemie During the Pandemic

Becoming a new parent during a global pandemic means expecting even more of the unexpected

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I Met My Mom For The First Time at 50

For one adopted New Yorker, COVID-19 nearly derailed a reunion with her birth mother.

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An Unseen Look Inside the Portland Protests

A look inside Portland’s protests through the lens of photojournalist Beth Nakamura.

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Finding Love in Quarantine

America is facing a serious epidemic: loneliness.

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What It’s Like to Reinvent Yourself

Reinvention is a vital part of the American identity.

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How Musicians are Soundtracking this Weird Year

Music is a reflection of our American collective consciousness.

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Behind the Activist

An intimate look at the everyday lives of activists fighting for racial equality.

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Being 10 in 2020

Kids from all over the US give their tips on staying strong, safe, and sane in 2020.

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About Self-Evident

Self-Evident is inspired by American Portrait’s central question: “What does it really mean to be an American today?” As the US grapples with COVID-19, widespread social unrest following the killing of George Floyd and a polarizing election, the series explores American challenges and triumphs as we persevere in an especially tough year.