The José Candelario Show | Dr. Pamela Monk Kelley — Educator, Historian & Community Champion скачать в хорошем качестве

The José Candelario Show | Dr. Pamela Monk Kelley — Educator, Historian & Community Champion

In this inspiring episode of The José Candelario Show, José sits down with Dr. Pamela Monk Kelley — lifelong New Haven educator, historian, and community advocate — to talk about education, legacy, and the power of preserving local Black history. Dr. Monk Kelley has spent over 40 years teaching in the New Haven Public Schools, guiding generations of students through challenges inside and outside the classroom. She is also the author of All Roads Lead to Newton Grove: The History of the Monk Family, which chronicles her family’s deep roots in North Carolina and their connection to legendary jazz musician Thelonious Monk. In this conversation, she opens up about: The importance of alternative education and mentorship in urban schools Her work preserving the history of the Hill neighborhood and honoring local activist Fred Harris The legacy of the Monk family and why storytelling is key to generational healing ✨ How community, culture, and classroom all intersect in New Haven Whether you’re passionate about education, community organizing, or cultural history — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Book: All Roads Lead to Newton Grove: The History of the Monk Family Location: New Haven, Connecticut Watch, comment & share to keep local stories alive! #JoseCandelarioShow #PamelaMonkKelley #NewHaven #BlackHistory #EducationMatters #TheloniousMonk #CommunityVoices #AroundTheElmCity #LocalLegends #CulturalHeritage