The Silk Stocking Sisters

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In todays episode, were joined by Charles Chuck Hughes, President and CEO of the Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce and former City Councilman, for a candid discussion on the realities of segregated schooling, the role of funding in education, and how community values shape student success. Mr. Hughes reflects on hi...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we are joined by special guest Michelle Petties, TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict . Using both research and personal experience, Ms. Petties explores the connections between food addiction, trauma, emotional eating, and education. In this conversation, we discuss how...

In this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we are honored to welcome special guest Dr. Deidre B. Flowers, an education historian whose work centers on Black womens education activism and their impact on American schooling. Dr. Flowers brings both research-based insight and personal experience to the conversation as we explore one of her publications, The School for Modern Times: Mildre...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this insightful episode, were joined by Dr. Diana Naddeo, an assistant professor at Western Connecticut State University and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and young adult mental health. She now leads a private group practice in Newtown, Connecticut, specializing in comprehensi...

Welcome to a new season of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we provide an update on the podcasts continued vision and explore how historical patterns of integration across the North, South, and Midwest continue to impact educational equity today. Join us as we reflect on past and current topics spanning psychology, education, sports, politics, law, economics, and social issues,...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this meaningful episode, Dr. Canada shares a personal story about the friendship that helped shape her journey. She honors the life and legacy of her late friend, Betsey Quint Feldman, an amazing friend since their days as 4th-grade classmates at P.S. 6. Known for her welcoming nature, openness, and unwavering support, Ms. Feldman...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, Dr. Canada reflects on her experience attending P.S. 6, a predominantly white school on Manhattans Upper East Side, during the era of school desegregation. She walks the streets of New York City and revisits her former elementary school, where she attended 4th through 6th grade, sharing memories fr...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we take a moment to provide an update and share whats ahead. Many of our conversations have been inspired by the stories and research in Dr. Canadas book, Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of the Silk Stocking Sisters . As we close out the season, the final episodes will focus on the history of Dr....

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore what educational excellence truly means and who is afforded the opportunities and support necessary to achieve it. We reflect on recent conversations that discussed a range of topics, including the need for Black educators, the impact of classism on educational achievement, the systemic...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . As we close out February, we take a moment to honor and reflect on the legacy of Black History Month. In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, co-founded the Association of Negro Life and History, now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. In 1926, he started Negro History We...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we discuss the growing impact of classism on educational achievement and opportunity. Socioeconomic status plays an important role in shaping the quality of education students receive, from early childhood through high school graduation. Dr. Canada references research demonstrating how classism con...

In this insightful episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we are discussing the foundation for learning: reading. Reading is more than a skill. It is essential for understanding the world, understanding ones place within it, and achieving success across all areas of life. We explore the transformative power of literacy and its historical significance for Black communities in both the North...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . Today, we explore education beyond elementary and secondary school as Dr. Canada reflects on the history and lasting influence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). She discusses the vital role HBCUs have played in advancing Black students educational journeys and long-term success, while also shedding light on th...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore the critical shortage of Black educators and how representation in the classroom can be transformative. Our host, Dr. Canada, reflects on a pivotal moment in her own educational journey, having her first Black teacher in third grade, and how that experience instilled a lasting standard o...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . Today, we welcome our special guest, Ms. Patricia Meidel, who shares her lived experiences growing up Puerto Rican in Jersey City during the 1960s and 1970s. Ms. Meidel offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges faced by Puerto Rican families in the education system during a time when language differences were often misunderst...

In this insightful episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we continue the conversation of school integration and center the discussion on the lived experiences of Puerto Rican families in New York City public schools during the 1960s and 1970s. After World War II, Puerto Rican families settling in New York City found themselves navigating an education system heavily impacted by overcrowdin...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . Today, we explore the critical role of multicultural awareness in education. Dr. Canada references a Drexel University study emphasizing the importance of educators understanding students racial and ethnic identities. Children recognize racial identities at an early age, making it essential for educators to acknowl...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore the psychological impact of school desegregation and the connection between emotional well-being and academic achievement. Our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, Licensed Professional Counselor and author of Desegregation of the New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters , uses both research an...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore one of the most pressing issues in education today: the resegregation of schools. Despite the desegregation efforts of the 1960s and the policies created to promote integration, many schools across the United States have gradually become segregated once again. We reflect on the historica...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we explore the power of supportive learning environments and the role friendship plays in academic success. Dr. Canada reflects on her personal journey, sharing how meaningful friendships helped her navigate the challenges of school and ultimately strengthened her drive for excellence. Referencing her book, Desegreg...

On this episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast , we discuss the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational opportunity in New York City and other U.S. public schools from the 1960s to today. With host Dr. Canada, we explore how socioeconomic status is defined, how it impacts academic success, and the root causes of the persistent economic achievement gap. Dr. Canada explains t...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, host Dr. Theresa J. Canada references her research in early childhood education to examine the powerful role parents played in the desegregation process of the 1960s and how their involvement shaped childrens early learning experiences. Dr. Canada highlights parent involvement as a key indicator of...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Canada explores the often overlooked history of Black teachers in New York City public schools during the early 1960s. Dr. Canada highlights how, despite the implementation of student desegregation, teacher assignments remained unchanged. Most Black educators were placed in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighb...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast. On this episode our host, Dr. Theresa J. Canada, shares her story and experience of leaving her neighborhood school to P.S. 6, a predominantly white school on Manhattans Upper East Side, during the historic era of school desegregation.  Dr. Canada reflects on her experience navigating this transition as a young...

Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast . In this episode, we welcome Cedric Turner, Executive Director and Founder of Empower Yourself in Massachusetts. Mr. Turner shares his firsthand experience as a student during one of the most high-tension times in Bostons educational history, the school desegregation era of the early 1970s.  As a student at English High School,...