ABSTRACT
The current sociocultural and political climates in the United States elucidate the importance of understanding what it means to be human in the context of becoming more divided and divisive. As the nation is currently facing two pandemics, one health related and the other racial, our ability to engage in thoughtful and meaningful discourse on cultural issues remains ever present. This chapter briefly addresses the impact of racial capitalism, racial colorblindness, implicit bias, and colorism as we attempt to create meaningful change in a time of disarray. It is hoped that readers gain insight into the importance of understanding one’s own cultural location, blind spots, and biases within the context of enhancing our multicultural relationships, both personally and professionally.
