African Americans and mainstream white men share communications styles that are verbal, visible and assertive. However, their styles significantly differ when dealing with confrontational topics.

Cultures address accountability differently with regard to intent and motive, as well as inconsistent treatment, that results in impact and ongoing behavior.

Cultures differ in how they assign responsibility for an individual’s behavior. For example, African Americans and other cultures believe parents are implicated by their child’s actions as a result of their upbringing.

To successfully build a trusting relationship, one must recognize important social and personal boundaries.

A Princeton professor offers commentary on the election of President Obama with regard to racial barriers and progress in the U.S.

African immigrants have trouble dispelling myths and stereotypes about Africa after arriving in the U.S.

New York Times editorial piece looks at financial crisis statistics, survey reports and hate crime data for African Americans a year after Obama’s election.

New study reports Blacks believe churches should express views on social and political topics.

An NPR interview transcript addresses the complex relationship between Native Americans and African-Americans throughout U.S. history.