In today’s society, conversations about race and difference remain some of the most challenging spaces to enter. Glenn Singleton and Cyndie Hays, quoting Cornel West in Race Matters (2006), remind us that “race is the most explosive issue in American life precisely because it forces us to confront the tragic facts of poverty and paranoia, despair and distrust.” As social workers, we are ethically bound to treat every person with dignity and respect. Cultural humility asks even more of us—it requires openness, self-awareness, and a lifelong commitment to understanding the lived experiences of diverse cultures. Unlike cultural competence, which implies an endpoint of mastery, cultural humility is an ongoing practice of reflection and relationship-building. Every day in our work, courageous conversations about identity, culture, and race are not optional—they are essential.