A recent national poll shows that 40 % of white Americans have zero nonwhite friends . Several . Tanner Colby : I get asked a question , ` ` So , how many black friends do you have now ? '' He says some people see black friends as needs to be acquired to ensure one is not racist . Colby : Social relationships across the color line are critical to a truly integrated society .
A recent national poll shows that 40 % of white Americans have zero nonwhite friends . Tanner Colby : I get asked a question , ` ` So , how many black friends do you have now ? '' He says some people see black friends as needs to be acquired to ensure one is not racist . Colby : Social relationships across the color line are critical to a truly integrated society .