Many Black and Latino respondents find interracial friendships exhausting, needing to explain daily encounters with racism. Confronting uncomfortable topics is vital for some. Racial blind spots present challenges, as seen by Kimberly Nao's experience with a White friend.
Research shows a high percentage of same-race social networks among White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. However, young people and a growing non-White population are fostering more diverse friend groups, particularly in school settings.
Diversity in schools is a key factor influencing whether individuals have friends of a different race, according to Grace Kao, a sociology professor.
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