Chicago is one of the US’ most segregated cities; according to a 2019 USA Today article, the Chicago metro area is second only to Detroit in segregation amongst major US cities and the 4th most segregated US city overall.
But that reality can seem so distant from life at QAS.
If this Lenten season you’d like to open your heart to a better understanding of segregation in Chicago and the harm that systemic injustice causes individuals, go to wttw.com/firsthand to check out WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION, a year-long initiative that explores segregation in Chicago with a documentary series, expert talks, text and visual journalism, and community discussions.
Contact John Ceisel at [email protected] if you encounter any technical issues or for additional information.