The current study reports findings from the second phase of a mixed methods study on the perceptions and experiences of Black women undergraduate students at a predominately White institution (PWI). The first phase of our study revealed that the women's experiences were based on their multiple identities and the fact that many anticipated that the PWI would have a racist environment. Additionally, almost half of the study participants did not report reacting strongly to numerous racially-charged incidents that had occurred on the campus. Therefore, the second phase of the study delves more into the personal and educational backgrounds and experiences of the participants and how those prior experiences informed current reactions, perceptions and actions (or inactions) at the PWI.