The current study explores Black undergraduate women’s friendships using in-depth interview data from 47 women (18–24 years) attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs) in the United States. Drawing on consensual qualitative research methods, we considered the nature and importance of Black female friendships among Black undergraduate women. We identified the following themes: (a) friendship as a tool to mitigate bias and discrimination; (b) affinity groups as a gateway to friendship; and (c) friendship as a way to navigate intersectional identity development. Two subthemes within the final theme highlighted how Black female friends (1) affirmed their self-image; and (2) honored their unique, intersectional experiences. Our findings demonstrate how Black female friendships are “homeplaces” for Black undergraduate women, particularly in regards to identity development during emerging adulthood. We discuss how friendships with other Black women offer unique forms of support during Black undergraduate women’s journeys in PWI environments that may challenge their wellbeing.

目前的研究使用来自美国以白人为主的机构 (PWI) 就读的 47 名女性（18-24 岁）的深度访谈数据来探索黑人本科女性的友谊。利用双方同意的定性研究方法，我们考虑了黑人本科女性中黑人女性友谊的性质和重要性。我们确定了以下主题： (a) 友谊是减轻偏见和歧视的工具；(b) 亲和团体作为通往友谊的门户；(c) 友谊是引导交叉身份发展的一种方式。最后一个主题中的两个子主题突出了黑人女性朋友（1）如何肯定她们的自我形象；(2) 尊重他们独特的交叉经验。我们的研究结果表明，黑人女性友谊如何成为黑人本科女性的“家园”，特别是在成年期的身份发展方面。我们讨论了与其他黑人女性的友谊如何在黑人本科女性在 PWI 环境中的旅程中提供独特形式的支持，这可能会挑战她们的幸福感。