FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND Talks: Unlearning Bad Advice that Segregates Us
Clip: Season 4 | 9m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Soren Spicknall discusses how his initial perception of Chicago was shaped.
Soren Spicknall discusses how his initial perception of Chicago was shaped by established stereotypes and boundaries, how he came to realize that these boundaries were often rooted in racism, and how he learned to navigate this city with clearer eyes.
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FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW
FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND Talks: Unlearning Bad Advice that Segregates Us
Clip: Season 4 | 9m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Soren Spicknall discusses how his initial perception of Chicago was shaped by established stereotypes and boundaries, how he came to realize that these boundaries were often rooted in racism, and how he learned to navigate this city with clearer eyes.
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