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Who is Starr's uncle who is a police officer and helped to raise her when Maverick was in jail?
Uncle Carlos
What does THUG LIFE mean?
How does Starr feel that she needs to act at Williamson Prep?
Not like the stereotypical black girl, not ghetto, no slang, etc.
Why has Starr been ignoring her boyfriend Chris?
Because she thinks he won't understand because he is white.
Why doesn't Maverick want to move out of Garden Heights?
He thinks they won't be able to help the community anymore if they move away.
Who are Starr's best friends at school?
Maya and Hailey
What happened to Starr's best friend Natasha?
She was killed in a drive-by shooting.
When Uncle Carlos says Starr should talk to the police, why doesn't Maverick want her to?
He thinks they will twist her words around and he thinks they aren't looking for justice.
Who starts trouble with Starr and Seven when they are in the park?
Some gang members.
What object of Khalil's symbolizes racism?
His hairbrush
Who is Khalil's grandmother who stands up to King at the funeral?
Ms. Rosalie
What does King ask Maverick to do for him?
Hide something (drugs) in his store.
What did Hailey do that makes Starr think she is distancing herself and why does she think Hailey did it?
She unfollowed Starr on Tumblr and she thinks it's because she posted something about Emmett Till.
What two things does Ms. Ofrah tell everyone at the funeral?
The police have no intention to arrest Officer 115 and Khalil was unarmed at the time and they don't want people to know.
On what condition do Starr's parents agree that she can do a television interview?
As long as they don't reveal her identity.
What is the real name of Officer 115
Brian Cruise
What is the term that describes that Starr feels like she needs to have two different identities depending on who she is with or where she is at?
Double-consciousness
Why does Starr get upset at Brenda, Khalil's mom, when she shows up at the hospital?
She was never there for Khalil and Starr thinks she has no right to cry.
What two things does Hailey say to Starr that make her upset?
Get the ball like it's fried chicken and she refers to Khalil as a drug dealer.
Where is Just Us For Justice located?
In an old Taco Bell.
Who is Kenya and Seven's mother and girlfriend of King?
Iesha
Name three of the things Maverick told Starr when she was 12 about dealing with police officers.
Keep your hands visible, don't make any sudden moves, speak only when they speak to you, if you're with someone hope they don't have anything on them, get a good look at the face and badge number
What does it seem like the cops are trying to do when Starr goes in for her interview?
Justify why 115 killed Khalil rather than investigate.
How does Starr begin to feel about dating a white guy?
Like she is betraying her race by dating him.
What is the name of the blog Starr creates to honor Khalil?
The Khalil I Know