"One Cringeworthy Conversation Ended Our Friendship"

The author recounts how a cringeworthy conversation with her white friend Kim, who marveled at attending a Black wedding, changed their relationship forever. This incident highlights the challenges and nuances of interracial friendships, where Black individuals often navigate white spaces and cultural misunderstandings. The author contrasts this with her more balanced and respectful relationships with other white friends and her white boyfriend, emphasizing the importance of mutual cultural appreciation and effort in maintaining true interracial friendships.