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SYNOPSIS
In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, six brave Black students at McMillan University, a predominantly white institution, unite to form a co-ed fraternity dedicated to the overlooked Black community on campus. As they strive to make their voices heard and secure a space for themselves, their noble mission is derailed by escalating racial tension and a scandal that threatens to unravel their efforts. Confronted with personal secrets and ethical dilemmas, these young friends must come together, test their values, and confront the darkness within and around them in this intense and poignant drama.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
NIKITA (NIKKI) DESROSIERS - Black woman, early 20s, loyal. Grew up very bourgeois. No stranger to pressure and duty. She's the supportive girlfriend of Trayvon and helps him start the Umoja group. She's currently a junior Pre-Law major at McMillan University.
TRAYVON GARDNER - Black man, early 20s. Rejected from a Greek club and decides to create his own fraternity. A cool, charismatic jock-type who just wants to implement Black excellence. He is currently a junior Business Major at McMillan University.
TARONDA WESTON - Black woman, early 20s, takes no crap from anybody. A supportive and loving friend. Her and Trayvon have been friends since they were kids. She's a junior and studies Communications at McMillan University.
HAKEEM EDWARDS - Black man, early 20S, cares only for the ladies. Sweet talking and best friend to Trayvon. He takes a liking to Taronda, even though he doesn't want to admit it. She’s the Maxine to his Kyle. He's a junior Political Science major at McMillan University.
DENORRIS LEE - they/them. Black, early twenties, openly gay. They are fiercely loyal to Trayvon, and for a good reason. Studies Theatre Arts at McMillan University and is also a junior.
AARON LEWIS - Black man, late teens, nerdy. Sophomore music major. Soft and genial at heart. The baby of the group.
DR. COOK - A Caucasian woman, 40s-60s, first female president of McMillan University. Proud. Good and well-intentioned. A woman who comes from strength, but had to fight to get here. Nikki's mentor.
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