FINDING BALANCE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS As I write, I contemplate my own experience as a biracial black man. Growing up, I never fully understood or agreed with White America, but I also didn’t fully understand Black culture—these two worlds often being diametrically opposed. One would assume that someone who is both Black and White would understand all the cultural references, inside jokes, and shorthand that comes with each. However, this is not the case for everyone. For instance, when my white friends chat about music, I’m left with no clue as to what they are referencing. One day, I asked my father if we could go to the Barbershop and bond. He looked at me like I was crazy, and replied: “I’ve been bonded to you since you...