Separation or assimilation? Our country, the United States of America, was founded essentially on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through the solidarity of mankind. In Bernard R. Boxill's article, "Separation or Assimilation," he fundamentally poses the Hamlet question: to assimilate or not to assimilate. Following the dilemma of some black cultural nationalists, who not only support the assimilation of the black American population, but also believe that this assimilation into white culture is inevitable, against cultural pluralism. Cultural pluralism, which was initialized by WEB Dubois in the late 19th century, is based on the peculiarities of races, which live harmoniously in a nation-state and lack superiority or inferiority. Consequently, in asking this question it is implied that some boundaries exist between cultures in our American society. Where do these boundaries come from and are they really necessary? Is the integration of these cultures really inevitable? The goal of cultural pluralism, as stated by Boxill, is to establish pride in one's race, maintain the authenticity of one's culture, and ultimately benefit the world's population. Through pride, contempt for inferiority together with self-respect, an attitude of self-segregation is adopted. Boxill argues that pride as a means of preserving one's race, by overemphasizing differences between individuals due to the color of their skin or cultural differences, is a great defense to assimilation. To understand Dubois's concept of cultural authenticity is to delve into the mysteries of self-realization. , that is, realizing one's potential. As an African American he wonders if his true identity lies in the jungles of Africa or in this land of America. He is of the opinion that these are his only two options. He concludes that his true identity goes beyond his American birth, citizenship, political ideals, language, laws, and religion; in the heart of Africa, where a timeless culture was born that should be preserved for its beauty and used for the benefit of the world's population. "...the Negro people, as a race, have a contribution to make..." (Dubois, p244) The "Negro people" as a race, have certainly had a peculiar world condition over time and have had the capacity to they offer privileged insights into the human condition. The whole of humanity is made up of many parts. From the cultural pluralist perspective, all of this can benefit more from the contribution of the gifts of each race of humanity. But true diversity does not exist in individual people rather than in large groups of unique individuals. It would seem obvious that the highest degree of humanity's solidarity can be achieved