The Silk Stocking Sisters

From Her Neighborhood to the Upper East Side: Dr. Canada’s Journey Through Desegregation
EPISODE 33 • SEASON 1 00:21:45
  • November 12, 2025
  • 10:00 AM
  • Dr. Theresa J. Canada

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 Manhattan’s Upper East Side, during the historic era of school desegregation. 


Dr. Canada reflects on her experience navigating this transition as a young student and the gratitude she now holds for the experience. She shares how the P.S. 6 community grounded her, exposed her to a more worldly view, and provided her with one of the best educational experiences.


We also explore the rich history of P.S. 6, one of New York City’s most esteemed public schools. Be sure to watch this episode on our YouTube channel, where Dr. Canada brings the story of P.S. 6 to life through a virtual tour. As always, subscribe to The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network app for more episodes!
All audio, artwork, episode descriptions and notes are property of Dr. Theresa J. Canada, for The Silk Stocking Sisters, and published with permission by ALIVE Podcast Network.
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