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

And Other Conversations About Race

By: Beverly Daniel Tatum

Narrated by: Beverly Daniel Tatum

The classic, New York Times-bestselling book on the psychology of racism that shows us how to talk about race in America.

Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? How can we get past our reluctance to discuss racial issues?

Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about communicating across racial and ethnic divides and pursuing antiracism. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand dynamics of race and racial inequality in America.

Comprehensive but dry

While the attractive question in the title is satisfyingly explored and answered, much more of the book is dedicated to reading percentages or survey results.

A great overview

This was a very insightful book. It really highlights the ways dynamics around race change over a person's lifetime and jow we can help each other up be better allies. I would and have recommended this book to others.

inciteful. timely. practical.

thankful for this analysis of racism and how it manifests today. understanding child development from this lense for white, black, etc kids is invaluable.

Amazing

This book is absolutely amazing and it has really opened my eyes as I continue my own research as a current graduate student!

Essential

Foundational, important, essential. Anyone who is interested in anti-racism, this should be a centerpiece of your learning.