Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

Black, White, and Latino adolescents are grouped together in each racially mixed high school you visit. Is this self-segregation a coping mechanism or an issue that has to be addressed? Gloria Renowned expert on the psychology of racism Daniel Tatum contends that if we are sincere about fostering communication across racial and ethnic divisions, we must be honest about our racial identities. Given how contentious the national dialogue about race has become, these issues are much more pressing. Anyone who want to understand the dynamics of race in America should read this completely updated version.