Part of being CLR is that we don't wait on designated months to celebrate culture. We believe that culture should be celebrated 365, 24/7 and we encourage "random acts" of cultural celebration. This episode we celebrate PRIDE and our  LGBTQIA+ community. Authentically representing is Ana Bialsky from city of Lowell, Massachusetts near Boston. But what started out as a celebration became testimony of living and speaking your truth and validating and affirm your students through advocacy, agency, and voice. In short, we need more Ana's in CLR. You will not be disappointed and you might want to be sitting down while listening. Dr. Hollie's two cents discusses what happens when there is honesty, openness, and transparency (and courage) in the room.  

Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm