This monograph is written from the interdisciplinary/intercultural perspectives of a black communications expert, a Chicana (Mexican American) sociologist, and a white educational innovator. It presents a discussion of the basic problems and positive features of communication across racial, ethnic, and cultural boundaries. It first considers why we need transracial communication at all, then moves to a discussion of the fundamentals of transracial communication-- attitudes behind words, the sizing-up process, stereotypes, and accepting each other's humanness. The next sections consider how cultures can affect this communication, and specific examples such as differing concepts of time, and dissimilar attitudes about the family are touched upon. The practice of labeling Spanish speaking students as Educable Mental Retardates is treated in the "Parable of the EMR" which intertwines the Spanish and the English languages. Finally, some guidelines for better communication across these boundaries are outlined. A short list of references is included. (JLB)