Is institutional racism the white man's fault? This rhetorical question will be tackled over the next 3 episodes. In part one, Andrew Haaheim, high school science teacher from Minneapolis-St. Paul, answers the question from his perspective as a "white man" and CLR educator. More than that, though, Andrew tells his fascinating journey to responsiveness that began during a compelling moment with an individual student 13 years ago. We also learn about the rings of culture that resonate for Haaheim (pronounced HAW-HIME), with a particular take on age culture. Andrew brings multiple vantage points and keen insights about culture and race, proving once again that we should never judge a book by its cover. Dr. Hollie's two cents introduces the series theme and provides his rationale for the focus on the "white man."

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