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The Silk Stocking Sisters

The Silk Stocking Sisters

By: Dr. Theresa J. Canada
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 This podcast will share information, stories and experiences both historical and current regarding school integration, desegregation, busing and related topics in the North and Midwestern United States. The podcast is an extension of topics covered in my book Desegregation of The New York City Schools: A Story of The Silk Stocking Sisters.Copyright © 2023 Silk Stocking Sisters
Episodes
  • De Facto vs. De Jure Segregation in Public Schools

    De Facto vs. De Jure Segregation in Public Schools
    May 14 2025

    Welcome to another episode of The Silk Stocking Sisters podcast! In this thought-provoking discussion, we unpack the concepts of de facto and de jure segregation, focusing specifically on how they manifested in public schools. We continue to explore the differences in desegregation efforts between the North and the South, and raise a critical question: Is de facto segregation truly unintentional?

    We're joined by special guest Judge John W. Carter, who shares legal insights and personal stories. Together, we revisit key cases including Brown v. Board of Education and Dred Scott, reflect on Dr. Kenneth Clarks doll experiment, and challenge the notion of separate but equal.

    Tune in for a candid, enlightening conversation linking history to todays education and equality issues. Dont forget to subscribe to the ALIVE Podcast Network for more episodes!
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    35 mins
  • Unpacking School Segregation in Rochester, NY – with Justin Murphy

    Unpacking School Segregation in Rochester, NY – with Justin Murphy
    May 7 2025
    In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and often overlooked issue of school segregation in Rochester, New York. Our special guest is Justin Murphy, veteran education reporter and author of Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York. With over a decade of experience covering education, Murphy brings powerful insights from years of reporting and research. Together, we explore how educational disparities intersect with systemic inequities in housing, healthcare, criminal justice, and employment. Join us this episode for an educational, honest conversation as we share compelling stories, historical context, and data that reveal how segregation in northern cities like Rochester is perpetuated and why it still matters today.
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    48 mins
  • Small Steps, Big Changes – A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Morris Carey

    Small Steps, Big Changes – A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Morris Carey
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode, were honored to welcome Dr. Patricia Morris Carey, recently retired Associate Dean and Associate Vice Provost of NYU, for an intimate and powerful conversation. Dr. Morris Carey shares her firsthand experiences growing up in Chicago during the era of desegregation, where she helped integrate her elementary school in the late 1940s and early 1950s. She reflects on the courageous acts of young advocacy that shaped her identity and paved the way for larger societal change. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she embraced nonviolence as a guiding principle. This episode is a moving reminder that small steps lead to big changes. Join us as we continue to explore the striking contrasts between educational experiences in the North versus the South during desegregation.
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    44 mins
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