Diaspora Africans identity is informed by their cultural background and respective countries of origin, hence they identify as Gambian, Liberian, Malian, Ghanaian, Nigerian and so on. But when they arrive in America, they're forced to identify first as black. It is in America that most African immigrants first experience racism without even recognizing it. And it takes a long while for some to be able to discern the covert-coded language of racism. . .  in other words, how can one take offense to something you don't understand.  This week's episode explores the intersection of cultural Identity and racism with Charles Cooper, a Liberian-American professional and a recognized leader in the African Diaspora community.

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