As the world grows more diverse and our educational institutions continue to expand, it is imperative to ensure that a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy is promoted within every classroom. According to Rychley and Graves (2012), research has shown that diverse students are "consistently underperforming mainstream students". Historically in America, the whitewashing of history has resulted in many turning a blind eye to the struggles faced by minorities--the harsh truths seemingly washed away like words in the sand. Laws and regulations have been embedded with racism and often manifest as discrimination not only within our educational institutions, but also in the criminal justice system, job and health care industries. All of these factors affect the everyday lives of the minority youth in our communities. Our cultures are molded by our experiences and it is the same for our students. Educators must create a classroom environment where they are able to connect their content with each student's culture, language and experiences to bridge the gap between represented and underrepresented communities. Educators must acknowledge and honor the struggles that others have faced throughout their history in order to overcome cultural barriers and allow for classroom communities that value their peers, respect diversity and are compelled to learn about one another. This literature review touches on methods that allow educators to be more culturally responsive leaders within our school systems. Educators that explore this method of pedagogy in the 21st century seek to ensure a future of success for all students, including diverse learners (Kazanjian, 2019).