Name: Hood Adjacent with James Davis
Released: 2017-06-28T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: James Davis, DeRay Davis, DeRay Mckesson

TV Show · Comedy

James Davis is from South Central L.A. – just not the most dangerous part. He brings his signature blend of curiosity and humor to the exploration of various physical and cultural neighborhoods from a perspective that's not quite 'hood, but Hood Adjacent.

2017 · 21m

14+

Starring James Davis, DeRay Davis, DeRay Mckesson

EPISODE 1

Hood Pass

James journeys deep into the hood to get his official hood pass, samples the cooking at the Trap Kitchen and puts a whole new spin on "The Star-Spangled Banner."
EPISODE 2

Black Activism

James puts his personal stamp on activism by providing real-world solutions, and looks at the protest movement in America through a lens that satirizes the issues facing people of color in these racially combustible times.
EPISODE 3

College

James goes back to Pomona College to relive his memories from his time there -- an immersive experience in whiteness and being privilege-adjacent -- and tackles some of the larger issues facing college students of color.
EPISODE 4

Black Twitter

Black Twitter has turned into a dominant and cutting-edge cultural force. In this episode, James takes viewers on a hilarious tour of Black Twitter, breaks down its unique brand of comedy and invites everybody to join the party.
EPISODE 5

Gangs

James explores some of the less-discussed sides of gangs, with the goal of humanizing gang members and gaining a better understanding of the surrounding social issues.
EPISODE 6

Michael Jordan

James lays out just how important Michael Jordan has been to him and those around him while taking viewers on a journey through the subcultures, personalities and controversies surrounding the basketball legend.