Now a licensed clinical psychologist, Jon discusses a concept he came across in his studies called Nigrescence, a five-stage theory describing how black identity develops across one’s lifetime (which was apparently developed by a WHITE GUY). After describing each stage of the theory, Gabe and Jon embark on the shameful work of exploring Jon’s first moments of racial consciousness and the varied ways he’s grappled with the question of whether he is “black enough” early on in life.

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