In this book, Elizabeth Anderson talks about the psychological affects of integration of black Americans, particularly black college students. Comparing the experiences of black students who attended predominantly white institutions in comparison to those who attended historically black institutions, she found that students who attended PWIs generally felt more social and academic stress that their counterparts at HBCUs. For students who reported feeling isolated or marginalized at more integrated institutions, these same feelings are the ones that drove the black nationalism movement. Many blacks considered, and still consider, it much easier to carve out their own space rather than to feel uncomfortable in a space that was not made for them. As blacks begin to find themselves in more and more integrated spaces, they also find themselves having to deal with the pressure of being the designated representative of their race. Many find that integration often does not mean acceptance, and certainly, does not come with the lack of racism or discrimination. For a “black face in a white space”, many times it is easier for one’s mental health to be in a black space, without the internal and external pressure caused by racial discrimination and stigma. As a result, the fight for complete integration, as outlined in this book, has to consider the personal effect that it has on minorities and their psyche.