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William E. Cross Jr.
1940–
United States
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Biography
William Edward Cross Jr. (February 6, 1940 - December 5, 2024) was a theorist and researcher in the field of ethnic identity development, specifically Black identity development. He is best known for his nigrescence model, first detailed in a 1971 publication, and his book, Shades of Black, published in 1991.
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