Desegregation in the North: A Dream Town Story — with Laura Meckler

As we continue our exploration of the northern experience of desegregation, this episode focuses on the racial history of Ohio. We are honored to welcome Laura Meckler, national education writer for The Washington Post and author of Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity. With her extensive coverage of news, politics, policies, and the people shaping Americas schools, Meckler offers thoughtful analysis and fresh perspective on the complexities of educational and racial equity. In this episode, we discuss why she wrote Dream Town, what the book reveals about Shaker Heights, and the process behind bringing these important stories to life. Meckler shares both personal and professional insights into the realities of desegregation and how Shaker Heights navigated integration.

Thank you for tuning in, we're grateful to speak with someone who not only understands these issues but also uses her platform to raise awareness. Be sure to subscribe to The Silk Stocking Sisters podcast on the ALIVE Podcast Network app for more episodes!