Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation

Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation

How Chicago and its suburbs helped devise the nation’s most sweeping system of racially segregated communities, and how these policies diminished the lives of generations of Black families, creating the vast racial wealth gap that persists to this day.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation

First Air Date

April 18, 2024

Last Air Date

May 9, 2024

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

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