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Imaeyen Ibanga

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Journalist. Host. Speaker. Writer. Producer.

Journalist. Host. Speaker. Writer. Producer.Journalist. Host. Speaker. Writer. Producer.Journalist. Host. Speaker. Writer. Producer.Journalist. Host. Speaker. Writer. Producer.

What Is "Because Facts"?

"Because Facts" was an explainer franchise Imaeyen helped launch and manage. The show used both in studio and field explainers to explore the unexpected and unknown context of the familiar. 

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The Best of "Because Facts"

What Happens When You Restrict Abortion?

Restricting abortion access doesn’t have the same impact on everyone. It adversely affects people of color and low-income residents more. But why and how? We traveled to the place with the largest percentage of Black residents in the U.S. to find out.  

Why Russians Are So Good At Ballet

Ballet dancers have charmed and delighted audiences for decades. The familiar performances of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake have something in common -- and it all has to do with Russia.    

Why So Many Cambodians Own Donut Shops

 Southern California is known for its abundance of doughnut shops, and many of those businesses are owned by Cambodian-Americans. But why? The story of their success is about thriving after surviving a brutal war that left them with nearly nothing.  

What Happened To The Golden Age Of Black Sitcoms?

 The 1990s was a golden age for black sitcoms, but with the new millennium, they seemingly disappeared from TV. Where did all the black sitcoms go?  

What Happens If The U.S. Outlaws Abortion?

Political tensions in the U.S. have put a spotlight on the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade precedent. But what would abortion in the nation look like if the 45-year-old ruling were reversed? We may already have a preview.

How The U.S. Is Exporting Obesity

 Obesity rates are soaring across the globe. We look into the spread of fast fats and fast food in Asia, Africa and South America, and which corporations are profiting. (Hint: It's not just McDonald's and KFC.)  

Is Nigeria On The Brink Of A Civil War?

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, and a secessionist group wants to carve out a piece of it to make its own nation called Biafra. But this isn’t the only challenge to Nigeria’s success.  

Why Did Toys R Us Go Bankrupt?

Toys R Us was actually making a profit at the time it filed for bankruptcy and closed all its U.S. stores. How is that possible? The answer isn't only about competitors like Amazon -  Wall Street had a major role too. 

Why Inmates Are Converting to Islam

 Islam isn't just the fastest-growing religion in the world, it's also the fastest-growing faith in U.S. prisons. But why do so many inmates turn to this religion?   10 to 15% of U.S. prisoners are Muslim, and many of them had to fight to practice their faith behind bars. So how different is observing Islam while incarcerated? And what happens to their faith when new converts are released? 

Thanksgiving: What You Need To Know

The story most of us know about Thanksgiving is inaccurate and incomplete. The real Thanksgiving didn't involve a turkey, cranberry sauce or a great big celebration.  


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