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Cross Black Identity
Cross's Black Identity Model Stages
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Preencounter | Identifies with White culture, rejects or denies membership in Black culture |
| Encounter | Rejects previous identification with White culture, seeks identification with Black culture |
| Immersion/Emmersion | Completely identifies with black culture (I) and denigrates White culture (E) |
| Internalization | Internalizes Black culture, transcends racism |
| Internalization/Commitment | internalizes Black culture, fights general cultural oppression |