In 'Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity', Peabody Award-winning journalist Michele Norris ushers readers into the intricate landscape of America's racial dialogue. Launching The Race Card Project with a simple six-word prompt on race, Norris uncovers the nation's complex relationship with race and identity through more than half a million responses. From the unexpectedly candid stories submitted predominantly by white individuals to the micro-essays brimming with raw emotions, fear, triumph, and humor, Norris crafts a panoramic view of the American ethos across race, ethnicity, identity, and class. Accompanied by backstories, photos, and personal mementos, the book serves as an American scrapbook, revealing the deep-seated thoughts and memories often hidden from public discourse. 'Our Hidden Conversations' is an impactful collection that fosters honesty, understanding, and empathy, even amidst societal divides, and encourages an open-hearted approach to the pivotal conversations on race that shape the nation.