Outrageous Love the Podcast: Our Journeys to Responsiveness

Outrageous Love the Podcast, The Fun Episode, CLR in the Streets, Season 5, Episode 4

It's July and that means it's time for the FUN episode. The FUN episode is when take a break from usual exciting journeys to responsiveness from outstanding CLR educators. The episode features interviews from participants in our CLR Deep Dive Institutes or as I put, interviews from "dese streets." Each participant was asked the same four questions but they gave completely different answers. They were inquiries about their most impactful CLR moment thus far, their biggest CLR struggle, their first impression of Dr. Hollie, and how do they plan to sustain CLR in their locales. Of course, as always, Dr. Hollie chimes in with this unsolicited opinion. There is an opportunity for you to offer your answers to the questions as well via social media @validateaffirm. Thanks to our interviewees for their time, perspective, and practice in CLR.  Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm

Nicole Lusiani's Journey To Responsiveness, Season 7, Episode 2, Don't Call Me White, Call me _________ Series, Part 3 of 3

Now in video, we culminate the focus on ethnic identity in the context of the so-called racial "whiteness." We look at Italian culture through the lens of seasoned educator and friend of the VABB Nation, Nicole Lusiani. Now educating in Portland, Nicole has over 25 years of experience teaching in the Bay area, in namely the San Lorenzo schools. She has worked as a key team key member of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. Nicole walks the thin line of racial whiteness and ethnic Italian-ness very carefully and mindfully as you will hear, all the while realizing that perhaps that line could (or should be) thicker. Dr. Hollie culminates the series with his two cents. Nicole’s podcast, Copy Room Conversations [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copy-room-conversations/id1597003446], is available anywhere you get your podcasts and her most recent book, Nothing’s Missing: A Year of Reckoning, Release, and Remembering Who I Am [https://bookshop.org/p/books/nothing-s-missing-a-year-of-reckoning-release-and-remembering-who-i-am-nicole-lusiani/03c8303452a93245?ean=9780990522393&next=t] can be found at any online book retailer. Learn more about Nicole at nicolelusiani.com [http://nicolelusiani.com/]. Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm

Season 7 Opener: Dr. Hollie's Annual Personal Episode, Former Classmate Dr. Marva Cappello's Journey To Responsiveness, Special Series, Don't Call Me White, Call me _________.

The opening of season 7 has a lot going on. First, a celebration for a 7th season and nearly 100 episodes. Then, each season opens with Dr. Hollie's annual personal episode, where he brings a guest who knows him personally. Perhaps this year's guest will give us something juicy. The special guest is Professor Marva Cappello, Dr. Hollie's classmate in doctoral studies at USC. Dr. Hollie and Marva have been connected as students, colleagues, and friends for almost 30 years. Marva is doing a double duty this episode. Not only is she representing as a friend and telling us her journey to responsiveness, but she is also providing her insight on identifying with Sicilian culture and not WASness. Sort of.  New to this season is video. All episodes will be available via YouTube @validate_affirm. You can hear and NOW see Outrageous Love the Podcast.  Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm

Carrie Sotro's Journey To Responsiveness, Don't Call Me White, Call Me Italian Series, Part 1 of 3, Season 6, Episode 12

Who knew that Italian immigrants worked the grape crops in California? The final episode of season 6 begins a new series focusing on how we, the macro-society and pretty much all forms of media, conflate race and culture non-stop. For this series, we look specifically at educators who are Caucasian (or white racially) but are not white culturally. Hence, don't call me white, call me _____. Listen in to the journey of Carrie Sotro, proud Italian and CLR educator extraordinaire. Carrie's Italian history in America, which goes back many generations, is classic. Learn how Carrie has walked the fine line between the racial expectation of being white juxtaposed to the reality of her ethnic identity. Dr. Hollie's two cents provides the background, history, and context for this series. You will be provoked.  Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm

Dr. Carolyn Strong's Journey To Responsiveness, Episode 11, Season 6

Have you heard of Curriculum Violence? Neither had we until meeting Dr. Carolyn Strong. This episode will provoke you to think about how curricula can be an "assault" on our students in a variety of ways. It will also inspire you. Carolyn Strong's journey to responsiveness is filled with lessons, insights, and wisdom at every turn. Born and raised in Chicago, Carolyn gives us a compelling journey and a look at what has become her destiny. She leaves no doubts about her roots, her present mission, and how they have formed who she is personally and professionally. Also included is a tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson and, as always, hear Dr. Hollie's two cents. Transformative Talks [ https://youtu.be/MMG4GsUDzYE?si=Eesyf9b5qf1ojOUH] by Dr. Carolyn Strong Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm