Curious City asks students how racial stereotypes affect their relationships

Some Lincoln Park High School students expressed shocking views about interracial dating in a video posted to social media in January.

By Meha Ahmad, Christian Elliott
CPS students discuss racial stereotypes with Curious City
CPS high school students Lulu (Lake View), Isa (Northside College Prep) and Olive (Jones College Prep) talk with Curious City about how racial stereotypes affect them in relationships and in the classroom. Susie An / WBEZ
CPS students discuss racial stereotypes with Curious City
CPS high school students Lulu (Lake View), Isa (Northside College Prep) and Olive (Jones College Prep) talk with Curious City about how racial stereotypes affect them in relationships and in the classroom. Susie An / WBEZ

Curious City asks students how racial stereotypes affect their relationships

Some Lincoln Park High School students expressed shocking views about interracial dating in a video posted to social media in January.

By Meha Ahmad, Christian Elliott
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The video that surfaced months ago showing teens asking each other “what race wouldn’t you date, and why?” raises questions about how stereotypes affect students and how schools can help improve relationships among students across races.

Reset checks in with two WBEZ education reporters who did a deep dive to understand what’s behind these videos.

GUESTS: Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Curious City reporter

Susie An, WBEZ Education Reporter