Race is not an easy subject to broach. Early on in life, based on situational cues (e.g., parents speaking in hushed tones), children realize that it is best to avoid the subject altogether. Instead of learning how to navigate difficult conversations with respect and grace, these children grow up to be adults who are afraid of those who look different, which further perpetuates segregation and systemic racism. Over 60 years after the Civil Rights Movement, social justice advocates continue to ask how we can improve cross-racial relations to create a more equitable society. Enter the seminal work of Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D.: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race.