Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity – MIBI

Overall, being Black has very little to do with how I feel about myself.

In general, being Black is an important part of my self-image.

My destiny is tied to the destiny of other Black people.

Being Black is unimportant to my sense of what kind of person I am.

I have a strong sense of belonging to Black people.

I have a strong attachment to other Black people.

Being Black is an important reflection of who I am.

Being Black is not a major factor in my social relationships.

I feel good about Black people.

I am happy that I am Black.

I feel that Blacks have made major accomplishments and advancements.

I often regret that I am Black.

I am proud to be Black.

I feel that the Black community has made valuable contributions to this society.

Overall, Blacks are considered good by others.

In general, others respect Black people.

Most people consider Blacks, on the average, to be more ineffective than other racial groups.

Blacks are not respected by the broader society.

In general, other groups view Blacks in a positive manner.

Society views Black people as an asset.

Blacks who espouse separatism are as racist as White people who also espouse separatism.

A sign of progress is that Blacks are in the mainstream of America more than ever before.

Because America is predominantly white, it is important that Blacks go to White schools so that they can gain experience interacting with Whites.

Blacks should strive to be full members of the American political system.

Blacks should try to work within the system to achieve their political and economic goals.

Blacks should strive to integrate all institutions which are segregated.

Blacks should feel free to interact socially with White people.

Blacks should view themselves as being Americans first and foremost.

The plight of Blacks in America will improve only when Blacks are in important positions within the system.

Black values should not be inconsistent with human values.

Blacks should have the choice to marry interracially.

Blacks and Whites have more commonalities than differences.

Black people should not consider race when buying art or selecting a book to read.

Blacks would be better off if they were more concerned with the problems facing all people than just focusing on Black issues.

Being an individual is more important than identifying oneself as Black.

We are all children of a higher being, therefore, we should love people of all races.

Blacks should judge Whites as individuals and not as members of the White race.

People regardless of their race have strengths and limitations.

The same forces which have led to the oppression of Blacks have also led to the oppression of other groups.

The struggle for Black liberation in America should be closely related to the struggle of other oppressed groups.

Blacks should learn about the oppression of other groups.

Black people should treat other oppressed people as allies.

The racism Blacks have experienced is similar to that of other minority groups.

There are other people who experience racial injustice and indignities similar to Black Americans.

Blacks will be more successful in achieving their goals if they form coalitions with other oppressed groups.

Blacks should try to become friends with people from other oppressed groups.

The dominant society devalues anything not White male oriented.

It is important for Black people to surround their children with Black art, music and literature.

Black people should not marry interracially.

Blacks would be better off if they adopted Afrocentric values.

Black students are better off going to schools that are controlled and organized by Blacks.

Black people must organize themselves into a separate Black political force.

Whenever possible, Blacks should buy from other Black businesses.

A thorough knowledge of Black history is very important for Blacks today.

Blacks and Whites can never live in true harmony because of racial differences.

White people can never be trusted where Blacks are concerned.