The term self-segregation denotes the separation of a particular group of people from the rest of the society due to certain influences by the group itself. While self-segregation has been witnessed for a relatively long time, it is increasingly growing synonymous with the contemporary learning institutions. It is projected that a self-segregating group may not be viewed negatively by segregating itself because it may see it as a way of preserving their customs and norms as seen in the example of some of the world’s uncontacted population. The concept of self-segregation forms the subject of Lawrence Graham’s “The ‘Black Table’ Is Still There,” which explores self-segregation in ‘Junior High School.’ The article has attracted a range of interpretations from various quarters with some forwarding the idea that self-segregation is the cause of divisions in the society while others perceive it as an effect of the already existing divisions. Even so, I argue that self-segregation is a behavior that divides the society (cause), rather than a reflection of the divisions that already exist (effect). Correspondingly, self-segregation stems from the normal behavior of the students to form a clique based on their personal preferences and friendship choices and not necessarily as an effect of any prior exposure to dividing or discriminative acts. However, a prolonged practice of self-segregation results into a society that is reserved, discriminative, socially excluded and divided.