The school year at OPRF begins for Grant, Tiara, Charles, Terrence, and Ke'Shawn; controversy over a Black Lives Matter assembly still reverberates as the school confronts years of racial inequities.

Teacher Jess Stovall becomes involved in Ke'Shawn's academic difficulties; his mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF; senior Kendale and junior Chanti struggle with identity; the Homecoming dance is very special for Grant.

OPRF's football team faces a big game with an arch rival; the principal is taken on by Jess Stovall while Jada takes on a teacher; Chanti fights emotional trauma.

Jada's conflict with a teacher becomes more intense; Ke'Shawn's run-in threatens his grades; Charles and Chanti audition for the poetry slam team.

White students Caroline and Brendan join the story; Jada's film draws mixed reviews; Terrence's grade hangs in the balance; Christmas lights up Kendale's home, while Ke'Shaen's family may lose theirs.

Jada and junior Diane clash over the new film. Tiara goes for gold with the squad. Charles' poetry slam team chances upon an epic challenge.