Telling Our Own Story

Poverty and the Wealth Gap

06/06/2022 | 25m 12s

Explore the Black experience on the causes of poverty and the wealth gap in Iowa. Focusing on 2008-2021, take a look at the history that led here. Examine how far we’ve come and how harsh realities that many Black people still face pairs with hope.

Aired: 06/06/22 | Rating: NR

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