FROM NEWSROOMS TO NARRATIVES: MATH TALK INTERVIEWS FILMMAKER NIK HEFTMAN

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From the fast-paced world of mainstream news to the transformative power of documentary filmmaking, Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Nik Heftman has dedicated his career to telling impactful stories. Formerly with CBS News, Nik is now the driving force behind The Seven Times, a platform committed to uplifting Black-owned businesses.

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Very grateful to Kenny Lilly and his organization Do The Math 247 for their belief in The Seven Times and everything we stand for. Be sure to support Lilly and his endeavors, too.

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