A Definition of Terms -- Defining Racism "Can we talk?" -- The Complexity of Identity "Who am I?" -- Understanding Blackness in a White Context -- The Early Years "Is my skin brown because I drink chocolate milk?" -- Identity Development in Adolescence "Why are all the Black kids sitting Together in the cafeteria?" -- Racial Identity in Adulthood "Still a work in progress..." -- Understanding Whiteness in a White Context -- The Development of White Identity "I'm not ethnic, I'm just normal." -- White Identity and Affirmative Action "I'm in favor of affirmative action except when it comes to my jobs." -- Beyond Black and White -- Critical Issues in Latino, American Indian, and Asian Pacific American Identity Development "There's more than just Black and White, you know." -- Identity Development in Multiracial Families "But don't the children suffer?" -- Breaking the Silence -- Embracing a Cross-Racial Dialogue "We were struggling for the words.".