After exploring this week’s material on barriers to effective intercultural communication, write a roughly 250-word response that addresses the following:

What does it mean to be an ally? Why do some communities need allies and others do not?
List THREE creative and specific ways someone can become an ally. Be sure to state what cultural group each strategy applies to (do your strategies support the LGBTQ+ community, a religious group, etc.)
Finally, why is allyship important in reducing discrimination?
Please use at least one source to complete this post. At the end of your entry, include the APA reference(s) used.