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 _________.

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

Tanya Harris' Journey To Responsiveness, Year In Review Episode, Season 6, Episode 10

We are looking back to jump forward in the first episode of 2026. We look at the our podcast's stats for 2025. Find out where we stand in podcast universe. Note that we are in the top 50% and have been downloaded in 99 countries! VABBulous! Then, we go back to a theme of last year - honoring educators who have been CLR their entire careers. We meet Tanya Harris from Oakland and current leader in Alameda Schools. Tanya's CLR journey is personal and professional, inspiring and insightful. As always, you will learn something, be able to relate or share with someone else. Happy New Year! Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm

Dr. Al Johnson's Journey To Responsiveness, the Holiday Episode, S6, E9

2025 ends with an inspirational journey to responsiveness from author, educator, and motivational speaker Dr. Al Johnson. We throw around the word transformative. Dr. Johnson's life story is truly, truly transformative and inspiring. Al was that student - a high school dropout from a single parent household. He could have easily become another "statistic." But he didn't! You will be filled with joy during this holiday season after you hear his incredible transformation. To top it all off, you will be motivated to go roller skating! There will be more commentary from Dr. Hollie on the importance of allowing our students to be their cultural and linguistic selves.  Check out Dr. Al's book: Dr J Skates: Confessions of a Roller Skating Principal [https://www.amazon.com/Skates-Confessions-Roller-Skating-Principal-ebook/dp/B0FMQKTP53] Learn more about CLR and Dr. Hollie at www.culturallyresponsive.org and Twitter @validateaffirm