In today's society the high influx of interracial marriages between black and white individuals has led to a significant increase in the biracial population over the past 30 years (Roth, 2005). According to the 2010 Census, the number of American children who classify themselves as biracial increased to 4.2 million, making it the fastest emerging youth group in the United States (Census, 2010). This has led to interest in the biracial population; Recent literature has shown that, among many studies, “individuals perceive the relationship between their mixed parenting and their personal identity differently” (Rockquemore & Brunsma, 2002). This is significant in the area of ​​child development and family studies as personal identity begins to emerge during child development, the dynamics of biracial children raises the question of how they construct their racial identity. Because of the understanding in recent literature that being biracial can lead to feeling between both racial categories and feeling doubly marginalized (Rockquemore et al., 2002); this article will examine the nature of racial identity formation and the consequences that Black/White biracial identity can have on individuals to further address the need for additional research and attention on the biracial experience. As stated by Rockquemore (1998), identity is defined as an understanding of self that positions and describes a person; in social terms it establishes the what and where for a person. This not only places individuals in a position where they can understand themselves and others, but also where they can evaluate themselves in relation to others. Therefore, an individual cannot have a fulfilled identity without others authenticating that identity. This is because in today's society documents are still highly stigmatized. It appears that mothers of Black/White biracial people know this feeling as they specifically use self-development racial socialization messages to help their children deal with discrimination they may face. It is clear that not all biracial people are the same, they have different attitudes and experiences that help shape their identity. In the area of ​​family development, denying one's biracial identity can have extremely negative mental health consequences that can affect self-esteem and lead to depression. Recent literature shows that identifying as biracial is not simple and may have its roots in families' labeling practices during childhood. Therefore, more research is needed to fully understand the complexities of biracial individuals' identity in areas of their daily lives such as education and employment..