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VOICES: The Generational Wealth Gap

It's a systemic inequity that dates back hundreds of years. A stark absence of generational wealth among African American families often leads to insurmountable obstacles, including debt and inability to own a home. This episode of VOICES explores the historic and present-day challenges, while introducing those working for positive change.

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VOICES: Why Words Matter

This episode explores how derogatory terms enter the lexicon, and why words matter.

The Nuremberg Trials: Witness to History

Now 96, Ed Pherdehirt was one of a handful of people to witness the landmark 1945 trial.

Keeping Hope Alive: Sally's Story

At age 78, Sally Hobert reflects on how she turned a tragedy into a source of hope.

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