A young Black girl from humble beginnings struggles to be accepted at her new affluent school.
Social & External
The people behind it
Genesis White
Bee
Zion Broadnax
Jessica
Rocki DuCharme
Miss Mitsy
Darian Michael Garey
Jessica's Father
Krystal M. Harris
Jessica's Mother
Elizabeth Kankiewicz
Halle-Bee's Classmate
Alyssa Rayomie Tibbs
Sylvia
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