The school year begins at OPRF for freshman Grant, sophomore Tiara, and juniors 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 intervenes in Ke'Shawn's academic struggles. His mother shares her own troubled history at OPRF. Senior Kendale and junior Chanti grapple with identity. Homecoming Dance is very special for Grant.

Kendale wrestles to become a starter, while Chanti wrestles with emotional trauma. Jess Stovall takes on the principal, and senior Jada takes on a teacher. OPRF’s football team has a big game and a score to settle with an archrival.

Jada’s conflict with a teacher grows more intense. Ke’Shawn’s run-in threatens his grade. Grant pursues first love. Terrence loves Halloween much more than school. Charles and Chanti audition at intense tryouts 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’Shawn’s family may lose theirs. Chaos reigns at an OPRF basketball game.

Spring semester brings fresh challenges. Jada clashes with junior Diane over her new film. Brendan recalls a racially charged basketball past. Tiara and the cheerleading squad go for the gold. Charles’ poetry slam team faces an epic challenge.