In Brandy Colbert's Oreo, the main character Joni acke struggles to connect with her Black identity

exasperated when called an oreo by her cousin.

How can you relate to this? How does this relate to how Black Teens in America view themselves? How does "Black/Cultural Identity" influence violence and unruly behavior of Teens in Chicago?

Describe a time when you struggled with your identity or self-esteem. Describe a time when other people made your "struggling" situation worse.