My experiences and identity as an African immigrant who attended a predominantly White institution (PWI) has served as the foundation for my scholarship interests and research questions. I experienced challenges in developing relationships with African American peers. These challenges led me to research factors that influence the relationships between African Americans (AAs) and African immigrants (AIs) at PWIs. Unfortunately, little research has been conducted about the relationships between these two groups. This study adds to the scholarship on this phenomenon and has created awareness of the need for further research. Using a qualitative research approach, constructivist design, and the intergroup relations theoretical framework, I identified factors influencing relationship building between the two groups. Through participants stories, research findings revealed two major themes: (a) factors as barriers to intergroup relations and (b) factors that furthered intergroup relations. The subareas in the themes included the similarities between groups, interactions with other groups, stereotypes/misconceptions of others, differences in culture, and lack of understanding/actions of administrators of PWIs. Participants in this study included six AAs and six AIs who shared detailed stories of their experiences with each another. Interviews with the 12 participants revealed physical interaction with members of the other group helped dispel stereotypes, misconceptions, and incorrect perceptions about each other. As a result, better relationships developed between the two groups. PWIs should create spaces for these students to build relationships. Additionally, this research on Black students' experiences suggested institutions of higher education treat Black students as homogeneous. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]