Fact-checking Black History Month claims & questions on VERIFY This show

Welcome to a special Black History Month edition of VERIFY This. From the first Black woman in Congress to the story behind the first paramedics in the U.S., we are honoring the contributions of Black Americans across the country.

And if you grew up thinking that Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play in major league baseball, you’re going to want to learn about the real history.

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On VERIFY This, hosts Ariane Datil and Brandon Lewis distinguish between fact and fiction so the viewers can determine whether viral claims online are true or false, and also share some fun facts along the way. Have a question you want them to answer? Email us at questions@verifythis.com and/ or tag us @VerifyThis on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. You can also sign up for daily fast facts and text us questions by texting “VERIFY” to 202-410-8808. 

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