Evan overheard kids talking one day and calling him a derogatory racial label. He was angry but decided that he wanted to learn more about his heritage rather than always feeling bad that he was African American. He had a great talk with his grandmother who told him all about the history of his father's side of the family, making him feel proud rather than shameful of the color of his skin. Which stage of ethnic identity is Evan in?

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Evan is in the ethnic identity search stage, where he is actively seeking to learn more about his heritage and understand his ethnic background, prompted by an experience that made him reflect on his identity.

Evan Overheard Kids Talking One Day and Calling Him a Derogatory