BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Do you know why elections are always held on Tuesdays? What is the origin of the term “OK"? How are interstate highways numbered? When you tune into What the Fact, HITN-TV’s new history and civics short-form series, you’ll learn all this and much more. Presenting interesting facts about the United States and its culture through a series of entertaining and informational capsules, What the Fact will help the Hispanic community by sparking conversations and piquing curiosity about these little-known, but fun facts.
According to Erika Vogt-Lowell, Director of Programming and Acquisitions for HITN, “What the Fact is a resource to help Hispanic families gain a deeper understanding of United States’ historic and civic traditions. Gallup research shows that 71 percent of Hispanics in America identify as immigrants or first-generation Americans. Through What the Fact, we can provide our community with useful, engaging history and civics information that will give them greater insight and understanding about the country in which they live.”
What the Fact’s information capsules are hosted by Fernando Espuelas. A leading Hispanic journalist, Espuelas has produced and hosted national TV and radio programs and contributed to leading channels.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to ensuring the Hispanic community has access to information to understand and connect with the world around them,” Espuelas said. “What the Fact makes important information available to Hispanic families as they seek to understand the United States and its traditions. I’m excited to be part of this project.”
Some of the topics covered in this first 20-episode series include:
- Who is Uncle Sam?
- Who was the first female mayor?
- Why is the residence card called “the green card”?
What the Fact is now being broadcast on HITN-TV and available on demand in the HITN GO app and HITN’s YouTube channel.
About HITN-TV
HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Altice, Liberty Cable & Claro (Puerto Rico).
