Physical assaults by Blacks on Asians have been increasing in San Francisco and Oakland leading to at least one death. While the news media has been quick to point out the increasing tension between these two minority communities they are at a loss to explain why. What they don’t understand is the fact that Blacks and Asians are at opposite ends of the cultural spectrum. For instance, Blacks tend to prefer very direct eye contact while many Asians avoid eye contact to show respect; Blacks use frequent and very broad hand gestures when talking while most Asians use very little; and Blacks often speak to each other in loud tones while many Asians prefer more subtle communication. These differences and many others have created uneasiness between the two groups in America for centuries.