CHARACTERS 1
This character is the Societal Evolution teacher at Bras Prep
Doc
This is the person that Jusytce writes letters to.
MLK, Jr
The name of the college Justyce attends at the end of the story.
Yale
Why was Justyce arrested at the start of the story?
For trying to help Melo not drink and drive but he was suspected of trying to harass her
"He took a spot I didn't get because Yale has to fill a quota."
Jared
This character is Justyce's debate partner
SJ
The officer that arrested Jusytce at the beginning of the book.
Officer Castilo
The name of the private school Jusytce attends
Brasleton Prep Academy
What was the discussion topic in the first Societal Evolution Class that made SJ so angry with Jared?
All men are created equal and racism is no longer a problem
"Im not starting with anything, Justyce. I am just sayin watch yourself with that one. "
Justyce's mama
This character does not support her black son dating a white girl
Justyce's momma
Got in a fight with his good friend and then let his parents press assault charges
Jared Christensen
Where does the fight between MANNY and JARED occur?
In the basketball coach's office
Why were Justyce and Manny shot at?
Because a racist officer thought their music was too loud
"There is no escaping the black mans curse."
Quan Banks
Manny's cousin who allegedly killed a police officer
Quan Banks
The character who lost his job because he participated in JAM protests
Mr Juilian Rivers - Manny's dad
Where does Justyce go to visit Quan Banks?
A Juvenile detention center
What did the media do to make Justyce look bad on the news?
Blake shared the Halloween picture of him dressed as a thug and the news cropped it to show just Justyce
"I hate to break it to you, homie , but you and Melo's relationship puts the ick in toxic."
Manny
When this character finds out Justyce got into Yale, she asked him if he really wanted to go that far away from her.
Melo
Gave the defense information about Manny and Justyce assaulting him and his friends
Blake
Where Justyce visits to seek comfort and understanding from other black men like him
Martel's house
What happened to Officer Tison after the first trial is done?
He was found dead in his prison cell.
"You can't change how other people think and act, but you're in full control of you."
Doc