FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Preview
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In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation.
In Chicago, segregation has a profound impact. From disparities in housing, education and healthcare to economic inequality, FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION illustrates the high cost of division, not just in dollars, but in lives lost and unrealized potential. Through stories, witness the power of individuals to effect positive change as residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.
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FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Preview
Preview: Season 8 Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In Chicago, segregation has a profound impact. From disparities in housing, education and healthcare to economic inequality, FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION illustrates the high cost of division, not just in dollars, but in lives lost and unrealized potential. Through stories, witness the power of individuals to effect positive change as residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.
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The scenery of neighborhoods change as you drive from mile to mile.
- [Announcer] Chicago, one of America's many cities struggling with segregated neighborhoods.
- [Speaker] Not getting any support from the neighborhood.
They see the business, they see we're open, they're not coming in.
They view this place as dangerous because it's Black people coming here.
- How do you unite a segregated city?
- [Announcer] From WTTW, Firsthand Segregation, on local USA.
FIRSTHAND: Segregation | A Black Business in Lincoln Park
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Clip: S8 Ep3 | 1m 31s | Rashad Bailey is a Black business owner in a majority white Chicago neighborhood. (1m 31s)
FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Collaborative Music Without Genre
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Clip: S8 Ep3 | 1m 14s | Jason Ivy openly talks about his genre-less music and Chicago's segregated music scene. (1m 14s)
FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Trailer
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Preview: S8 Ep3 | 1m 10s | In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation. (1m 10s)
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