Can we learn to be reflective even when it’s uncomfortable? During this conversation, Kalinda and Michelle share stories of race intersecting with their work as educators. They highlight how reflective practice helped them move through understanding race to change their teaching and advocacy practices.  After listening to this episode, we invite listeners to think about the following questions: How is racism working within the system of my school or college or class?; How does my race influence the choices I make in preparing for class, interacting in class, and grading student work?; How do I recognize and advocate for antiracist practices in my school?

-"The more reflective you are the more effective you are.” Hall & Simeral, 2015; Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom

-“We never gave up. We didn’t get lost in a sea of despair. We kept the faith. We kept pushing and pulling. We kept marching. And we made some progress.” – John Lewis

This episode is dedicated to John Lewis in memory of his unyielding faith that through action change will come.