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All my sisters and brothers,

rise up together,

stand together.

Tell the motherland that the people coming back from New Africa.

Imagining father rappers, what they get with all the athletes, our activists and

actors for a conference in Zaire to meet with all the ambassadors in the

motherland. Tell them we're coming back for her Americas.

Know if we leave the media massacres and by the way we be full of girls,

dealers, and traffickers.

Smoke the brassica, pick all the whole from Magica.

Tell Tapestas.

Na -na -na -na -na -na -na -na -na -na.

So we can build a neighborhood out in Zambia.

Tell Khaled to build another one in Tanzania.

What if J &B went and bought some land in Egypt? And Puffy put a strip of

clothes off the sands of Kenya.

Since America can send a seal.

Let's show them why you never bite the hand of feet.

Paul ain't coming like the city up.

Alex brought the compound of Libya.

What if they had the follies in Nigeria?

The king of diamonds in Liberia.

Falling in Nigeria and gotta put my theory up.

And if you're black, you fit the criteria.

We need Oprah to open up some old schools.

Tell Michael Jordan we need some old shoes.

Make sure every rapper still got pro tools.

I'm just saying that'd be a bold move.

Make Obama the president.

His daddy from Kenya, so that make even better sense.

Tell Morehouse to bring all the medicine.

Bachi got a party out and gonna tell him medicine.

New Africa.

New Africa.

New Africa, tell the motherland that the people coming back for her.

Welcome to Spring Step Up, y 'all.

Give it up for Scott Hodges.

Hey, she coming out, man.

Generals are usually for musicians.

But sometimes they're given to prominent members of the community.

And I think we can all agree that Georgia A &M University is a prominent

of our community. And its death is exactly what we'll be mourning if

administrators get their way.

Don't boo.

Don't boo.

Vote.

Our tuition?

is our power.

And I'm not making another payment until our administration explains why they've

been meeting with the Georgia University systems about making our school, our

school, part of theirs.

Damn you will not be the latest HBCU to be gobbled up by a predominantly white

institution.

Am I right?

Am I right?

Thank you very much for sitting down with us.

I have two daughters.

They're everything to me.

I can't imagine, so I'm not going to pretend I can.

I promised I'd take care of Terrence while he was away from home.

I failed.

I know admitting that isn't going to bring him back, but I do hope you accept

apology.

of Terrence while he was away from home.

Thank you for giving me a copy of Terrence's letter.

I thought you should know how much he cared about his teammates.

Second fan.

That's what he called the football team.

Is there anything else you need from us today, Mr.

and Mrs.

Berry? Ms.

Mina, thank you for this meeting.

You must be hungry.

Please, let us treat you to lunch.

We can talk about paperwork later.

Is there something else we should discuss?

The family has one more request before we finalize the agreement.

I can't believe they engraved all our names on it. No, they didn't. Coach did

it.

There's your boy, Bo John Folsom.

Yeah, there's my name right there.

Terrence's name should be on there.

As far as I can sign, this trophy is his, too.

This is why we got to keep pushing ourselves.

Every team in the conference is going to be coming after this trophy.

We got to let them know we ain't giving it up.

She wants me to apologize to her?

Publicly. Mrs. Berry said it was all over your face how much you didn't want

be there. Yeah, I kind of saw it, too. Oh, so I should apologize for my faith

now? It was all over her face because he was a rapist.

Why asking her to do that is too much?

Crystal?

Just that we are all on the exact same page, what the hell was happening out

there?

Why don't I give you the details after the meeting? Why don't you give me the

details now?

Best I could gather, they're angry about a meeting you had with the Georgia

University system.

That is ridiculous.

It will be a cold day in hell before I apologize to the family of the man who

raped Sidney and at least two other young women on this campus.

Baby! Oh, my... I can't believe you surprised me like this.

Yeah, Young Life's having a conference at the convention center, and the

not far.

No, you are staying with me.

I really got to see you over the break.

You're traveling so much.

Brian's not a figment of Maddie's imagination.

You didn't think that.

Oh, either that or you're with an asshole that didn't care enough to come

you. And Maddie described you perfectly, Sydney.

So glad not to disappoint.

And actually, I have to be somewhere.

Just forgot something.

It's like it never ends.

Until you decide it doesn't begin.

I stopped grinding my teeth in my sleep, and I finished my list of needs and

wants.

Two things appeared on both lists.

How I want and need people to stop treating me like I'm broken.

Add a little context, please.

Seeing you almost every day for the last three months makes me feel like I'm

allowing Terrence to control me from the grave.

So... I'm done with therapy.

What? That doesn't sound like a good idea. Hear her out, Eva.

I mean, the semester just started. I won't even have time. But I promise to

journaling every day.

Well, how do we know that journaling is even working?

When my mother smiles, no joy makes it to her eyes.

Counterfeit confidence.

That's what I call it.

See?

Before I started journaling, I wouldn't have been able to articulate how I feel

about that performance smile you always wear.

Now I can.

So the journaling works. What about the rest of your program? Do you want to

quit self -defense classes, too? Definitely not.

The Krav Maga training is fun.

For you.

If you'd like to continue with me.

I'm sure I wouldn't.

Oh, hey.

I'm Bronwyn, your new roommate.

I don't have a roommate.

I mean, I used to, but she left.

No, I was on the waiting list for this dorm, and they just emailed me saying

that I was assigned here.

Oh, what's up, Noah?

So, you guys know each other?

Yeah, he's the reason I moved.

No more tiny studio with four roommates.

I'm glad you're better.

Yeah, me too, you know, good days and bad ones.

You know what I'm saying?

Your speech was bomb, by the way.

I'm going to go over you outside.

Bye.

I can take that.

Thank you, Matt. There she is.

It's good to see you.

We agreed to keep our meetings confidential.

We'll never make it to appetizers if you start accusing me of sabotaging you.

Didn't you?

You know how hard it is to keep a secret in this town.

We're not merging into your system, Quentin.

We just want to help.

With schools in dire financial straits,

joining the university system gives you access to resources your students don't

have.

And we'd let you operate autonomously.

Let us be responsible for ourselves.

How admirable.

Twist my words if you want to.

Won't make me change my mind about getting you to see reason.

To thrive, we must be surrounded by people who look like us and see us as

% human.

I read the same history of the university you did.

You have a great engineering program.

Combining it with Atlanta States would make it even better.

Atlanta State students are clamoring to enroll in our engineering classes, so we

must be doing something right.

Terrence Berry lawsuit alone will bankrupt you.

You're making an emotional decision instead of a smart one.

You're right.

We're not going to make it to advertisers.

We're not the bad guys, Eva.

You're not the cavalry either.

Didn't I ask you not to order that?

It's hard to hear you when I'm busy celebrating your life, big brother.

Nothing to celebrate while I'm still awaiting lab results.

Every day that you're breathing is worth celebrating.

I'll be damned.

The conquered hero.

What the hell is wrong with you?

He's making you look like a goddamn fool.

I promise you, I'm going to get the last laugh.

Why don't you take Mr. Diamond home, and I'll take care of your meal.

You better get out of here, old man. No.

For somebody realize they should be recording this.

You and that goddamn turncoat drum major.

You'd do anything to be me.

Why don't you ask your little protege how I got that music?

I guess the alto sax ain't all she played.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

So tell me, are you with somebody else or not?

Just tell me.

Then why don't you want to be with me?

What did I do?

Fine, right, fine.

What happened?

He broke up with me.

It's like he came for one last dip.

He can go to hell.

It doesn't matter, trust me.

That cow, look at his.

Come on.

This ain't right, coach. It ain't right. They posted your grades over Christmas

break, Johnny.

Yeah, I know, but I don't usually check them.

What do you mean you don't check them?

Boy, you need a 2 .0 to stay on the field and you don't check your grades.

I always pass my classes, though.

What to say?

I don't know.

I'll get here to join you so you know you're not saying much tonight.

You're not eligible to play, sir.

No practice, no scrimmages.

Just get yourself together this semester. You'll be ready for the fall.

If I can't play football, there ain't no point in me being here, man.

Getting an education might be a good reason.

Look, we'll get you a couple of tours.

Bojan and Tavares both get good grades.

They'll probably help you out, right?

You guys are down for helping your boy out, right?

Yeah, I got you.

This team's my family. I can't believe you letting Dean Pediway take that away

from me.

Call a team meeting.

No, Sid, I've changed my mind.

I don't think we should do this.

Then don't think.

Search.

Need I remind you that that son of a bitch came up here, put his dick in you,

and then walked off?

Hell no.

Wait, there it is.

Now what?

Now, we make his ass pay.

But right now, I don't care about that heart.

I've got the windows out your heart.

After I saw you laying next to her,

I didn't want to, but I took the turn.

I'm not really because you're right.

I do.

Look, Dad,

you won't be here that long.

You ever have something gnawing at you and your gut?

You can't get rid of it and try as you might, you just can't let it go.

It's like a scab.

You know better than to pick with it.

But you won't be satisfied until you pull back that crusty, sticky, dried -up

blood. You feel compelled to let the air hit it, let it breathe.

Then you can finally leave it alone so it can start to heal.

Technically, it was healing.

That's what a scab is.

By pulling off the crusty, sticky part, you interrupt that healing and you have

to start all over again.

That's why you're here.

I'm starting all over again.

Trying to find out why and how my music was stolen.

Drum Major Danny, you gave your music to Clive Taylor and you got rid of him for

it.

Let the healing begin.

Can't.

Not until I know why he did it.

You see, I've been watching Danny since he was in middle school.

Yeah, I saw him grow up throughout high school and then four more years right

here.

Why would he betray me like that?

Because he just wasn't who you thought he was.

I mean, he's the only one who had access to it.

If there's nothing more, I don't want to be late for a rehearsal.

Oh, I'm sure you do.

Dude, what?

Why don't you just answer the... Hey, it's Brom. Go

tell the line here.

Isn't that your girl?

Come on, Brom. I was trying to chill with myself one day.

Hey, is Cedric here? No.

Can I leave my message?

Well, that's what texts are for, right?

Right, right.

Bryce, by the way. Oh, yeah, I figured.

I'm Bronwyn Cedric Stroll.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah.

Bye.

Oh, okay.

Bye.

See, that's why I don't get caught up in the middle of your mess.

Look, man, I'm done.

This is your mess, and I'm out of here.

Damn.

Wait till you get a chick and see if I got your back when you need me, bro.

What the hell y 'all supposed to be?

I gotta go.

Cappuccino extra foam.

No, I asked you, quick caffeine.

Yeah, it felt like I was getting addicted.

I see.

May I come in?

Well, they're different.

Paint, maybe.

Yeah.

I, uh, I saw you at the protest the other day outside my window.

Were you hoping to see me?

No.

I'm sorry I hurt you.

You surprised me.

The ring was beautiful, but I wasn't expecting you to propose. I get it. I

it. Okay?

I just... Look, I feel kind of stupid. All right, but I get it.

So I'm good.

All right?

I mean, you're clearly good. We're both moving on.

And how exactly are we doing that?

I'm going home.

To Connecticut?

At the end of the semester.

Now I'm going to lose some traction with my research, but my old dissertation

chair is going to help me get into a Ph .D. program at Laura Farnsworth.

I am, uh, I'm really happy for you.

We done here?

I guess so.

You know, we never really got to talk last semester after everything.

Eva, it's fine.

Everything's fine.

Please tell me you didn't give her a key to our room.

I'm an investigative journalist.

Remember? I can get anywhere.

You're a journalism major who wants to be a sports reporter. There's a big

difference. Can we talk about what we need to talk about, please? How you got

key? How your ass is flunking out of school.

Do you tell her everything?

I didn't tell her that.

Okay.

You were like the worst liar of all time, so just stop.

Get up!

Get dressed and take a shower.

We gotta figure out which professor might take pity on your ass.

I'll be back in an hour.

Madison, ask that I invite you.

Apparently, you two have a lot in common. What that is, I have no idea.

Really? A printed invitation.

What, is your cell phone broke? My phone isn't broken.

And a little clasp never hurt anyone.

You mean nobody.

I'll be there.

I thought you might.

Your favorite person is here.

Tell them I'm in the meeting.

She already checked your calendar and told me you're free.

Remind me to fire you.

Well, dear.

I can't think of one good reason why you wouldn't want to talk to me, Mr.

Diamond. Uh, I don't enjoy your company.

Oh, but you do enjoy making a complete ass of yourself in public.

I was at the restaurant.

Oh, yeah, you were in the booth in the back in the corner in the dark.

Skinning and grinning with a trustee from the Georgia University system.

If you knew I was there, then you know that I saw you acting like a ten -year

-old schoolboy.

Clive Taylor stole my music and damn near cost me my life.

Prove it.

Sue him.

I don't need you to save me, Eva.

I understand that your judgment is a bit impaired with everything that you're

going through.

What is that supposed to mean? I mean, what am I going through?

I was at Westview Regional with my daughter and saw you coming out of the

oncology lab, remember?

I don't give a damn what you think you saw.

I'm not going through anything.

Okay, I...

I get it.

I guess neither one of us saw what we thought we saw.

Have a productive day,

Madam President.

I always do, Cecil.

Can I help you? Hi.

I'll have a lukewarm, nonfat decaf caramel macchiato.

I know that sounds like what's the point, but... Coming right up.

Thank you.

Sydney Fletcher.

Jason King.

You don't remember me?

Of course. We met at the fundraiser at my mom.

How's the new semester treating you?

It's spring.

Time for new starts.

I definitely know what you mean.

But it's like they say, you know, the only constant is change, right?

Exactly.

Oh, you know what? I got a TA election in about two minutes.

It was nice running into you, though.

Yeah. I still have your number.

Let me hit you up sometime.

Sure.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Because the team is more family than I've ever known.

Every member of this team is my brother.

But since you've all turned against me, maybe I'm the monster they say I am.

All I know is without football, I've got nothing.

Did any of you know he was assaulting women?

Vernon.

You and Terrence were close?

Coach, all I know is what he told me.

We were Terrence's second family. None of us saw any signs he would take his

life.

How many new junior is now academically ineligible to play football?

You all should have known.

I don't know, maybe some of you did, but hey, we're men and men don't talk.

We're men who let their teammates flunk out of school.

Is that fair, Coach?

You're not hearing me.

Now, Junior's saying he's nothing without this. What is fair?

We have to do better.

You men, you have to talk.

Hey, where are you?

I've been calling you all day. Are you cool?

Hey, can I, um, put PJ?

Oh, yeah.

Go for it.

Maddie for finally liberating herself from the asswipe.

To freedom from assholes.

To freedom from boys who say they're going to do one thing and then do the

complete opposite.

Because they don't even know what they want.

Girls, look.

All y 'all need to remember is dudes need us a hell of a lot more than we

them. Okay?

Y 'all know me.

Drop me something from this millennium.

Come on y 'all, get up.

Close the music, close the music.

Hey,

can y 'all chill out, chill out.

I'm just trying to talk to Bron for a second, please.

Can I talk to you?

I'm busy.

Yeah, what you got to say?

Nuh -uh.

Don't believe in time, Baldwin.

Dicks before dicks.

Yeah! Remember!

Okay, music!

Hey, music!

Hey!

Hey,

Broadway, can you hold up?

Broadway, Broadway, can you hold up? What do you want, Cedric?

When did you start drinking and smoking?

I didn't. This is just a one -night exploration. Tomorrow I'll be back the

girl you thought was stupid.

So you really letting these bitter baddies get in your head?

Mary, you should talk when you're sober.

What's up? I know you were in your room when I stopped by earlier.

No, I wasn't.

Don't lie. I'm not an idiot.

Still a little bit concerned about you pulling the plug on therapy.

I can always revisit if I need to.

What about you?

Why don't you go?

My biggest regret was not being there for you when you were being attacked.

Now the family of your rapist wants me to apologize?

Therapy's not going to help with it.

Will your apology make us go away?

It doesn't matter.

I meant it when I said I was done with letting him hold my life hostage.

Do it.

But we can both move on.

Listen up.

Director Diamond has something to say.

In just a couple of months, we will be competing in Symphony in Black's

Region Band Competition.

And after the disaster of the battle of the band, for which I take full

responsibility,

We must come back stronger than ever.

We are the mighty mountain cats, and we will be victorious.

But not any one of us can get there alone.

Playing in a band is a team sport.

The only way we can get there is as a family.

We also cannot get there with disloyal, lying, conniving

rats.

Therefore you must go.

You know what you did get out of my building

Let's take it from the top.

Spike!

Terrence Berry was one of our own.

He was troubled, but he was one of us.

I am very sorry that his life ended the way that it did.

And if any of you out there are contemplating taking your own life or

yourself in any way, please, call the number on the screen instead.

Come on, fight!

Get up!

As president of this great, independent institution of higher learning, I pledge

to focus more on the mental health. of our students, because it breaks my heart

to know that any one of you could feel hopeless, overwhelmed, and not know

to turn.

There's hope for you.

There's help for you.

And that help starts in my office, right here, anytime you need.

Thank you for listening.

That bastard doesn't deserve our tears.

No, Taisha.

He doesn't.

Are you all right?

I am, now that I know you can take care of yourself.

Next, on the quad.

Dad, all those GAMU students suffering because of one person's shortcoming.

Grabbing things, sneaking out all the time. Who do you seek for, B?

Sir, I'm talented and determined, and I can play my ass off. Feel free to sit on

my bed, because I plan to burn the linen vest.

Be your friend. I'm sure we're fine.

The train?

The labs are in.

It's neurovirus.

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