Caralee Jones-Obeng is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University where she majored in Sociology. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in African American and African diaspora studies from Indiana University. Dr. Jones-Obeng’s scholarly interests include race, ethnicity, immigration, identity and the African diaspora. She is currently in the process of transforming her dissertation into a scholarly manuscript. Her dissertation research explored Black ethnic diversity in Houston, Texas. Drawing from ethnographic and in-depth interviews with 20 Jamaicans, 27 Nigerians and 20 African Americans in Houston, Texas, Jones-Obeng examined interpersonal relationships among her diverse participants. She investigated how her respondents racially and ethnically identified, their experiences with racism and discrimination, and their feelings of closeness and linked fate with each other. She also examined cross-cultural perceptions, interactions, friendships, and the development of romantic relationships. Dr. Jones-Obeng is currently teaching Slavery and Race Relations at the University of Houston. In the past, she has taught courses on race and ethnicity, the African diaspora, and African American Studies.