1 00:00:01,349 --> 00:00:03,177 Last season on "Queen Sugar"... 2 00:00:03,220 --> 00:00:05,483 Ralph Angel: Darla Sutton, would you give me the privilege 3 00:00:05,527 --> 00:00:08,225 of becoming your husband? 4 00:00:08,269 --> 00:00:13,013 Man: May your hearts always be filled with joy and love. 5 00:00:13,056 --> 00:00:15,841 No one really knows your relationship but you. 6 00:00:15,885 --> 00:00:17,669 Step out on faith. 7 00:00:17,713 --> 00:00:20,672 I need to know if that selfless man who was there for me, 8 00:00:20,716 --> 00:00:22,152 if that's the real you. 9 00:00:22,196 --> 00:00:25,068 I'm here for you, Charley. 10 00:00:25,112 --> 00:00:27,070 We have to get out in the streets. 11 00:00:27,114 --> 00:00:29,855 -No peace! -It's the only way, Mom, period. 12 00:00:29,899 --> 00:00:31,205 This is my gut. 13 00:00:31,248 --> 00:00:34,338 Growing up, it's tough but I'm dealing with it. 14 00:00:34,382 --> 00:00:36,514 You think I'll forget the cops' faces who did this to me? 15 00:00:36,558 --> 00:00:39,865 Look me in my eye and tell me you had nothing to do with this. 16 00:00:39,909 --> 00:00:41,737 NOLA PD Internal Affairs. 17 00:00:41,780 --> 00:00:43,869 -What did you do? -The right thing. 18 00:00:43,913 --> 00:00:47,047 I got accepted into this really cool school in DC. 19 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:49,701 That boy is mine as much as he is yours. 20 00:00:49,745 --> 00:00:52,356 That's not your son, Aunt Vi! 21 00:00:52,400 --> 00:00:55,533 You are the best father to Blue. 22 00:00:55,577 --> 00:00:57,753 And you're gonna be a father again. 23 00:00:57,796 --> 00:00:59,059 I'm pregnant. 24 00:00:59,102 --> 00:01:01,931 You always bless me, Darla. 25 00:01:01,974 --> 00:01:05,804 Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" is actually in conversation 26 00:01:05,848 --> 00:01:07,980 with the ideals of Marcus Garvey. 27 00:01:08,024 --> 00:01:12,463 So in this case, Marley's words are a direct reference to -- 28 00:01:12,507 --> 00:01:14,117 It's a riff on Garvey's 29 00:01:14,161 --> 00:01:15,988 "Emancipated from Mental Slavery," 30 00:01:16,032 --> 00:01:18,904 which argues that bondage comes in several forms. 31 00:01:18,948 --> 00:01:21,472 Now, the act of physical emancipation, 32 00:01:21,516 --> 00:01:23,083 not even half measure. 33 00:01:23,126 --> 00:01:26,216 It's a mental enslavement. That's the real fight. 34 00:01:26,260 --> 00:01:30,090 Very good, Mister, um --West. Micah West. 35 00:01:30,133 --> 00:01:32,788 I'm a sophomore at Xavier University. 36 00:01:32,831 --> 00:01:35,095 You're here as a part of the intercultural course 37 00:01:35,138 --> 00:01:36,618 share program, right? 38 00:01:36,661 --> 00:01:38,402 Yep, that's right, and I'm grateful to be 39 00:01:38,446 --> 00:01:41,405 at Frankford this semester.Of course. 40 00:01:41,449 --> 00:01:43,233 Frankford is pleased to be a part of the share. 41 00:01:43,277 --> 00:01:45,409 But I do want to challenge you further 42 00:01:45,453 --> 00:01:46,932 on Garvey's philosophies, 43 00:01:46,976 --> 00:01:49,587 and not so much on the mental enslavement, 44 00:01:49,631 --> 00:01:54,288 but his views on the -- the true freedom for the diaspora? 45 00:01:54,331 --> 00:01:57,465 Well, Garvey... 46 00:01:57,508 --> 00:02:01,033 Garvey believed in Black nationalism and -- and -- 47 00:02:01,077 --> 00:02:04,254 and Black self-determination by any means necessary. 48 00:02:04,298 --> 00:02:06,952 So he was Malcolm X before Malcolm X? 49 00:02:06,996 --> 00:02:08,954 He wasn't -- No, not exactly, but -- 50 00:02:08,998 --> 00:02:10,347 It's something worth thinking about. 51 00:02:10,391 --> 00:02:13,045 The history of Black intellectuals and activists 52 00:02:13,089 --> 00:02:15,613 is a rich and vital one. 53 00:02:15,657 --> 00:02:17,354 Well, this is what I call 54 00:02:17,398 --> 00:02:19,617 an excellent start to our discussion. 55 00:02:19,661 --> 00:02:21,967 Let's leave it there and pick it up next time. 56 00:02:22,011 --> 00:02:23,578 Have a good day. 57 00:02:26,320 --> 00:02:31,020 [ Phone ringing ] 58 00:02:31,063 --> 00:02:32,674 Mother. 59 00:02:32,717 --> 00:02:35,155 -Son. -How's Southern Cali? 60 00:02:35,198 --> 00:02:36,808 Oh, beautiful as ever. 61 00:02:36,852 --> 00:02:38,375 I didn't know how much I miss it. 62 00:02:38,419 --> 00:02:39,985 Yeah, bet I would, too. 63 00:02:40,029 --> 00:02:41,639 Hey, did you wow them yet? 64 00:02:41,683 --> 00:02:43,815 I don't think the Party Leadership is allowed 65 00:02:43,859 --> 00:02:46,078 to feel themselves "wowed." 66 00:02:46,122 --> 00:02:47,341 But no, not yet. 67 00:02:47,384 --> 00:02:49,734 My big meeting is -- It's in a couple days. 68 00:02:49,778 --> 00:02:51,301 Yeah. You're gonna kill it. 69 00:02:51,345 --> 00:02:53,564 Honestly, I -- I'm okay if I don't. 70 00:02:53,608 --> 00:02:55,218 You know, I'm just gonna be me 71 00:02:55,262 --> 00:02:56,654 and listen to what they have to say. 72 00:02:56,698 --> 00:02:58,308 If they like me, great. 73 00:02:58,352 --> 00:02:59,831 If not, that's okay, too. 74 00:02:59,875 --> 00:03:02,007 Hmm. That's a nice attitude. 75 00:03:02,051 --> 00:03:04,749 In the meantime, I get to have some fun 76 00:03:04,793 --> 00:03:09,058 and listen to Maxine Waters' keynote speech tonight. 77 00:03:09,101 --> 00:03:11,495 That woman is the truth seven days a week. 78 00:03:11,539 --> 00:03:14,411 Yeah, you know what? So are you. 79 00:03:14,455 --> 00:03:16,021 I miss you. -Hmm. 80 00:03:16,065 --> 00:03:17,893 Miss you, too. Stay out of trouble? 81 00:03:17,936 --> 00:03:19,503 Yeah, you know me. 82 00:03:19,547 --> 00:03:22,332 I'm just keeping my nose in the books. 83 00:03:22,376 --> 00:03:23,942 -Really? -Really. 84 00:03:23,986 --> 00:03:26,510 In fact, I'm about to read one right now. 85 00:03:26,554 --> 00:03:27,859 Alright. Have a good day. 86 00:03:27,903 --> 00:03:30,514 Bye. -Alright, you, too. Bye. 87 00:03:30,558 --> 00:03:33,256 [ Phone thuds ] 88 00:03:33,300 --> 00:03:37,782 [ Ringing ] 89 00:03:37,826 --> 00:03:40,220 Hey. 90 00:03:42,787 --> 00:03:44,224 ♪ Dreams never die 91 00:03:44,267 --> 00:03:46,748 ♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪ 92 00:03:46,791 --> 00:03:48,228 ♪ Dreams never die 93 00:03:48,271 --> 00:03:50,273 ♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪ 94 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:52,232 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 95 00:03:52,275 --> 00:03:54,756 ♪ Take flight 96 00:03:54,799 --> 00:03:59,413 ♪ Dreams never die 97 00:04:02,329 --> 00:04:06,376 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 98 00:04:06,420 --> 00:04:08,248 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 99 00:04:08,291 --> 00:04:10,380 ♪ Take flight 100 00:04:10,424 --> 00:04:11,903 Yeah, the crop looks good. 101 00:04:11,947 --> 00:04:14,906 Should have a nice bounty this season. 102 00:04:14,950 --> 00:04:18,258 Better be. We started late, but it better hit. 103 00:04:18,301 --> 00:04:20,738 It will. 104 00:04:20,782 --> 00:04:22,827 [ Phone chimes ] 105 00:04:22,871 --> 00:04:25,961 -That Blue? -Right on time. 106 00:04:26,004 --> 00:04:29,312 Come on, hop in the selfie with me. 107 00:04:29,356 --> 00:04:32,272 Cheese. [ Laughs ] 108 00:04:32,315 --> 00:04:34,578 He send me a new picture every day. 109 00:04:34,622 --> 00:04:36,624 And a new baby name. 110 00:04:36,667 --> 00:04:38,452 Every day. 111 00:04:38,495 --> 00:04:40,018 He's excited. 112 00:04:40,062 --> 00:04:41,846 Sounds like he still likes that place up there. 113 00:04:41,890 --> 00:04:43,935 It's the best decision we ever made. 114 00:04:43,979 --> 00:04:47,112 It's all for him. He loves it. 115 00:04:47,156 --> 00:04:50,290 You know, I've been meaning to tell you how proud 116 00:04:50,333 --> 00:04:52,422 I am of you for that lawsuit. 117 00:04:52,466 --> 00:04:53,815 -Man. -No, no. 118 00:04:53,858 --> 00:04:56,121 It's -- It's mighty smart of you 119 00:04:56,165 --> 00:04:58,602 trying to get some of us old timers behind it. 120 00:04:58,646 --> 00:05:01,779 More farmers, we get on board, more pressure the Black Farmer 121 00:05:01,823 --> 00:05:04,129 Alliance can put on the USDA. 122 00:05:04,173 --> 00:05:06,131 Maybe get some settlement money. 123 00:05:06,175 --> 00:05:08,525 Yeah, well, that's the least they can do. 124 00:05:08,569 --> 00:05:10,135 You know, after letting folks 'round here do 125 00:05:10,179 --> 00:05:11,615 Black farmers any old kind of way. 126 00:05:11,659 --> 00:05:12,964 Can't get loans on time. 127 00:05:13,008 --> 00:05:14,357 Nickel and dime us for everything. 128 00:05:14,401 --> 00:05:16,794 Bleed us out generation after generation. 129 00:05:16,838 --> 00:05:18,361 I think it's about time we get paid back 130 00:05:18,405 --> 00:05:19,971 for some of that trouble. 131 00:05:20,015 --> 00:05:22,713 I'll take some paper justice.Yeah. 132 00:05:22,757 --> 00:05:24,628 However it turns out, I just want you to know 133 00:05:24,672 --> 00:05:27,849 that I'm proud of you for even taking it on. 134 00:05:27,892 --> 00:05:31,331 I appreciate that, Mr. Prosper. 135 00:05:31,374 --> 00:05:33,463 There she go. -Ooh! 136 00:05:33,507 --> 00:05:36,031 Look at you glowing! 137 00:05:36,074 --> 00:05:37,380 Still the same old me. 138 00:05:37,424 --> 00:05:38,903 Nah, mnh-mnh. 139 00:05:38,947 --> 00:05:40,644 You know, it reminds me of how 140 00:05:40,688 --> 00:05:43,473 Clare was shining when she was carrying Billie. 141 00:05:43,517 --> 00:05:49,174 And I'm carrying this sonogram around in my wallet. 142 00:05:49,218 --> 00:05:51,481 Well, it's gonna be nice to see a little Bordelon 143 00:05:51,525 --> 00:05:53,831 running 'round on this land. 144 00:05:53,875 --> 00:05:56,356 Mm. God bless y'all. 145 00:05:56,399 --> 00:05:58,836 Thank you, Mr. Prosper. 146 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:01,186 Baby, can I talk to you for a second? 147 00:06:01,230 --> 00:06:03,058 -Everything okay? -Yeah. 148 00:06:03,101 --> 00:06:05,582 Uh, I'm just about to head to town for a minute. 149 00:06:05,626 --> 00:06:07,367 Um, Nova needs me to drop supplies off 150 00:06:07,410 --> 00:06:10,195 at Aunt Vi's for the vaccination tomorrow. 151 00:06:10,239 --> 00:06:12,502 You want to come with me? 152 00:06:12,546 --> 00:06:15,244 Maybe say hi? -Nice try. 153 00:06:15,287 --> 00:06:18,421 Aunt Vi want to make things better, she know where I'm at. 154 00:06:18,465 --> 00:06:22,382 Fair enough. Well, can't blame me for trying. 155 00:06:22,425 --> 00:06:24,079 Look, I'll see you later. 156 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:28,126 Mwah. 157 00:06:28,170 --> 00:06:30,912 I'm gonna see you later, too. 158 00:06:30,955 --> 00:06:33,654 Drive safe. -Bye, Prosper. 159 00:06:35,743 --> 00:06:37,440 How much I owe you, Miss Violet? 160 00:06:37,484 --> 00:06:39,399 Pay what you can afford, baby. 161 00:06:39,442 --> 00:06:42,227 I don't want to take advantage. I'm back at work now. 162 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:43,881 Oh, I'm happy to hear that. 163 00:06:43,925 --> 00:06:45,448 But folks still going through it, 164 00:06:45,492 --> 00:06:50,279 so I'm just doing my part to help ease us on back. 165 00:06:50,322 --> 00:06:51,802 So, like the sign says -- Pay what you can. 166 00:06:51,846 --> 00:06:54,065 Alright, Miss Violet. Bless you. 167 00:06:54,109 --> 00:06:55,763 Bless you. 168 00:07:01,116 --> 00:07:02,726 Thanks, boss. 169 00:07:02,770 --> 00:07:03,988 Alright, Vi, where you want me 170 00:07:04,032 --> 00:07:05,425 to put these little tiny pies at? 171 00:07:05,468 --> 00:07:07,905 Oh, those are for Nova's vaccine drive. 172 00:07:07,949 --> 00:07:10,168 You can set them on the counter right here. 173 00:07:10,212 --> 00:07:12,910 And do we have Cardale's order? 174 00:07:12,954 --> 00:07:14,782 Cardale, Cardale. 175 00:07:14,825 --> 00:07:16,436 Here we go, Cardale. 176 00:07:16,479 --> 00:07:18,089 Alright, he got a piece of the blueberry pie to go with it. 177 00:07:18,133 --> 00:07:20,135 Unh-unh, unh-unh. Unh-unh. 178 00:07:20,178 --> 00:07:22,790 That's the last blueberry for today, 179 00:07:22,833 --> 00:07:25,445 and I'm sending that to Blue in DC. 180 00:07:25,488 --> 00:07:27,272 Cardale can have peach cobbler. 181 00:07:27,316 --> 00:07:29,840 But the man ordered blueberry pie. 182 00:07:29,884 --> 00:07:32,756 He's getting peach cobbler. 183 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:35,498 That blueberry is for Blue Bordelon. 184 00:07:35,542 --> 00:07:37,369 Oh, Lord, here we go. 185 00:07:37,413 --> 00:07:39,937 Calling me at the last minute, 186 00:07:39,981 --> 00:07:42,287 telling me to rush by to see Blue. 187 00:07:42,331 --> 00:07:45,203 I never felt so disrespected. 188 00:07:45,247 --> 00:07:49,469 Ralph Angel got his nerve trying to keep that boy from me. 189 00:07:49,512 --> 00:07:52,472 Vi, Blue was here for a week. 190 00:07:52,515 --> 00:07:54,038 And you got your nephew's phone number. 191 00:07:54,082 --> 00:07:56,476 -And he's got mine. -Oh. 192 00:07:56,519 --> 00:07:59,217 So you love your pride more than you love Blue. 193 00:08:01,829 --> 00:08:04,484 I'm not above killing you in your sleep, Hollywood. 194 00:08:04,527 --> 00:08:06,311 Vi, you called a grown man out his name. 195 00:08:06,355 --> 00:08:08,531 Oh, stop exaggerating. 196 00:08:08,575 --> 00:08:10,664 We had words. That's all. 197 00:08:10,707 --> 00:08:13,493 Folks have words sometimes, especially family. 198 00:08:13,536 --> 00:08:15,538 He needs to get over it. 199 00:08:15,582 --> 00:08:19,499 What about you? Okay, you know what? 200 00:08:19,542 --> 00:08:23,633 I ain't gonna say nothing else about it. 201 00:08:23,677 --> 00:08:24,982 Hey, Vi, this one ain't got no name on it. 202 00:08:25,026 --> 00:08:26,244 Who's this for? 203 00:08:26,288 --> 00:08:27,985 Oh. 204 00:08:28,029 --> 00:08:31,162 Uh, looks like somebody forgot to pick up their food. 205 00:08:31,206 --> 00:08:32,816 It won't go to waste. 206 00:08:32,860 --> 00:08:35,036 Look, I tell you what you can do for me. 207 00:08:35,079 --> 00:08:37,647 Could you please some more of these to-go 208 00:08:37,691 --> 00:08:39,823 containers from storage? 209 00:08:39,867 --> 00:08:41,825 Whatever you want, old love of my life. 210 00:08:41,869 --> 00:08:44,480 Oh, thank you, baby. 211 00:08:53,054 --> 00:08:56,057 Hey. I told you I got you. 212 00:08:56,100 --> 00:08:57,537 So, uh, I'm gonna be by later. 213 00:08:57,580 --> 00:09:00,540 Got something good for you, okay, alright? 214 00:09:00,583 --> 00:09:03,760 See you then. 215 00:09:07,590 --> 00:09:09,244 -How's it look, Liza? -Great. 216 00:09:09,287 --> 00:09:11,376 But I can help you with that, Ms. Nova. 217 00:09:11,420 --> 00:09:13,117 -Okay. -Anita! 218 00:09:13,161 --> 00:09:15,729 Our readers are going to be so excited 219 00:09:15,772 --> 00:09:18,296 when they see you on our site.That's great to hear, Nova. 220 00:09:18,340 --> 00:09:19,950 Thank you so much for inviting us 221 00:09:19,994 --> 00:09:21,691 to be a part of your work here at Tru Papers. 222 00:09:21,735 --> 00:09:23,127 The pleasure is mine. 223 00:09:23,171 --> 00:09:24,694 It's an honor to showcase a Black woman 224 00:09:24,738 --> 00:09:26,043 who's working hard, on the ground, 225 00:09:26,087 --> 00:09:27,610 to save America from its worst self. 226 00:09:27,654 --> 00:09:28,872 Well, it wouldn't be the first time. 227 00:09:28,916 --> 00:09:30,395 No, it would not. 228 00:09:30,439 --> 00:09:31,875 I'm just glad folks are getting hip 229 00:09:31,919 --> 00:09:33,094 to knowing those who do the real work. 230 00:09:33,137 --> 00:09:34,704 -Mm-hmm. -Alright. 231 00:09:34,748 --> 00:09:36,750 Okay, she's ready! 232 00:09:39,317 --> 00:09:41,058 She's right, you know. 233 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:42,799 You may need to get in that picture one day. 234 00:09:42,843 --> 00:09:45,410 Run for office? -Uh, no. 235 00:09:45,454 --> 00:09:47,717 My sister Charley is the politician in the family. 236 00:09:47,761 --> 00:09:50,546 Meeting with some bigwigs in LA as we speak, in fact. 237 00:10:08,477 --> 00:10:11,132 Oh. 238 00:10:11,175 --> 00:10:12,437 Hey. 239 00:10:12,481 --> 00:10:14,091 Everything good? Coast clear? 240 00:10:14,135 --> 00:10:15,745 Everything's perfect. 241 00:10:15,789 --> 00:10:18,618 Good. 242 00:10:18,661 --> 00:10:21,751 Oh, man. 243 00:10:21,795 --> 00:10:23,405 Come here. 244 00:10:33,545 --> 00:10:37,158 I thought we'd never be like this again. 245 00:10:37,201 --> 00:10:40,596 You know, just holding you, being close. 246 00:10:42,729 --> 00:10:44,556 I want you to be happy, Charley. 247 00:10:46,863 --> 00:10:50,388 And I want to make that happen. 248 00:10:50,432 --> 00:10:52,826 I'm trying to wrap my head around that. 249 00:10:52,869 --> 00:10:54,566 -Mm-hmm. -Trying to trust that. 250 00:10:54,610 --> 00:10:58,005 Yeah, I know. 251 00:10:58,048 --> 00:11:03,010 It'll take time, but I'm here for the long haul. 252 00:11:03,053 --> 00:11:04,707 Whatever it takes. 253 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:11,671 But it is your turn 254 00:11:11,714 --> 00:11:13,237 to be the high-flying bird. 255 00:11:13,281 --> 00:11:14,848 Oh. 256 00:11:14,891 --> 00:11:18,721 You know, I love seeing you get all suited up 257 00:11:18,765 --> 00:11:20,854 and going to these politician shindigs. 258 00:11:20,897 --> 00:11:23,378 New Leader summit. 259 00:11:23,421 --> 00:11:28,078 And I'm just honored the Party invited me here. 260 00:11:28,122 --> 00:11:30,820 How could they not? Hmm? 261 00:11:30,864 --> 00:11:33,170 They see the intelligence. 262 00:11:33,214 --> 00:11:35,912 The charisma, the beauty. 263 00:11:38,436 --> 00:11:40,221 It just -- It feels like 264 00:11:40,264 --> 00:11:43,528 I'm part of something bigger than me in a way 265 00:11:43,572 --> 00:11:45,226 I've never experienced, really. 266 00:11:45,269 --> 00:11:48,359 Hmm. 267 00:11:48,403 --> 00:11:51,754 How would you feel about me going deeper into politics? 268 00:11:51,798 --> 00:11:54,104 Beyond Saint Jo? 269 00:11:54,148 --> 00:11:56,716 I'd be proud of you. 270 00:11:56,759 --> 00:11:59,066 Yeah. Full stop. 271 00:11:59,109 --> 00:12:00,545 I'm riding with you. 272 00:12:00,589 --> 00:12:02,722 This is your time. 273 00:12:02,765 --> 00:12:04,114 Okay? 274 00:12:04,158 --> 00:12:06,203 And I'm in support of whatever you want to do. 275 00:12:06,247 --> 00:12:10,468 Like you supported me. 276 00:12:10,512 --> 00:12:12,906 I'm here. -Yeah. 277 00:12:12,949 --> 00:12:17,258 You are. 278 00:12:17,301 --> 00:12:19,303 And I'm glad. 279 00:12:19,347 --> 00:12:21,001 Good. 280 00:12:24,439 --> 00:12:26,093 But I've been thinking. 281 00:12:30,967 --> 00:12:36,059 Eventually, we're not gonna be able to hide away in a cabana. 282 00:12:36,103 --> 00:12:39,062 ♪♪ 283 00:12:39,106 --> 00:12:43,763 Are we ready for that? 284 00:12:43,806 --> 00:12:45,460 Well, I, uh, I think that there may be 285 00:12:45,503 --> 00:12:49,769 some steps before that that we need to take. 286 00:12:49,812 --> 00:12:51,466 Mm-hmm. 287 00:12:51,509 --> 00:12:56,340 If we're getting serious, then maybe it's time 288 00:12:56,384 --> 00:12:57,907 to we tell the family 289 00:12:57,951 --> 00:13:02,912 that we're dating. 290 00:13:02,956 --> 00:13:06,263 Officially. -Mm. 291 00:13:06,307 --> 00:13:09,963 If we're getting serious? 292 00:13:10,006 --> 00:13:15,098 Baby, I am serious as a heart attack. 293 00:13:15,142 --> 00:13:19,842 Are you, Mr. West?Yes, I am. 294 00:13:19,886 --> 00:13:21,539 Oh, so, serious. [ Laughs ][ Laughs ] 295 00:13:29,852 --> 00:13:31,375 What's your name again? 296 00:13:31,419 --> 00:13:33,638 Ralph Angel Bordelon. 297 00:13:33,682 --> 00:13:35,336 Here you go. 298 00:13:38,556 --> 00:13:40,689 It looks like this is you and your wife's fourth payday 299 00:13:40,732 --> 00:13:42,691 loan in the last six months. 300 00:13:42,734 --> 00:13:45,346 Yep. I know. Like I was telling you before -- 301 00:13:45,389 --> 00:13:47,827 The law says I need to run a background check. 302 00:13:47,870 --> 00:13:49,176 Can you pass that? 303 00:13:49,219 --> 00:13:51,308 'Cause I don't like my time being wasted. 304 00:13:51,352 --> 00:13:52,962 [ Laughs ] It's the last one anyway. 305 00:13:53,006 --> 00:13:56,705 But yeah, it's all good. Go ahead. Check it out, man. 306 00:13:56,748 --> 00:13:58,402 I got a big payday coming in from the harvest, 307 00:13:58,446 --> 00:14:02,015 so we're gonna square everything away next month. 308 00:14:12,764 --> 00:14:16,203 I promise you we're safe. 309 00:14:16,246 --> 00:14:18,553 Can't blame me for making sure. 310 00:14:20,903 --> 00:14:22,557 Thank you, Mr. Walker. 311 00:14:22,600 --> 00:14:25,908 You're making real change here. I hope you know that. 312 00:14:25,952 --> 00:14:29,042 I hope this piece does what you say it will. 313 00:14:29,085 --> 00:14:31,740 When my audience -- my newly expanded audience -- 314 00:14:31,783 --> 00:14:33,437 read what one of NOPD's own 315 00:14:33,481 --> 00:14:35,352 has to say about brutality in the department -- 316 00:14:35,396 --> 00:14:37,354 Everyday brutality. 317 00:14:37,398 --> 00:14:41,706 Common as a N'awlins flash flood in the springtime. 318 00:14:41,750 --> 00:14:43,012 Calvin's old crew did some damage, 319 00:14:43,056 --> 00:14:45,623 but they weren't the only ones. 320 00:14:45,667 --> 00:14:48,800 Not by far. 321 00:14:48,844 --> 00:14:51,934 This work can make a difference. 322 00:14:51,978 --> 00:14:54,545 It can make people understand what "defund the police" 323 00:14:54,589 --> 00:14:58,071 really means. 324 00:14:58,114 --> 00:14:59,942 I couldn't have done it without you. 325 00:15:04,599 --> 00:15:08,603 I'm sorry, but I gotta speak on this. 326 00:15:08,646 --> 00:15:10,910 You had a dirty white cop in your own house. 327 00:15:10,953 --> 00:15:12,781 Seems like your judgment is in question. 328 00:15:12,824 --> 00:15:14,783 How do I know you got my back on this? 329 00:15:14,826 --> 00:15:16,741 Because that was a personal situation. 330 00:15:16,785 --> 00:15:19,135 Complicated. This is different. 331 00:15:19,179 --> 00:15:21,311 I've done undercover pieces before. 332 00:15:21,355 --> 00:15:23,923 Not one of my sources has ever been identified, 333 00:15:23,966 --> 00:15:25,837 and if someone did ask, 334 00:15:25,881 --> 00:15:29,972 I'd deny it till my dying day. 335 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:34,107 You are safe. I promise. 336 00:15:34,150 --> 00:15:38,154 For years, I just had to take it. 337 00:15:38,198 --> 00:15:39,895 Eat that shit. 338 00:15:42,028 --> 00:15:44,204 Then watch them treat our people like shit. 339 00:15:49,296 --> 00:15:51,037 I couldn't take it no more. 340 00:16:00,394 --> 00:16:03,092 [ Message swipe ] 341 00:16:03,136 --> 00:16:06,139 This won't have been in vain. 342 00:16:06,182 --> 00:16:09,185 You're doing God's work. 343 00:16:09,229 --> 00:16:10,926 Truly. 344 00:16:31,686 --> 00:16:34,254 Oh, sookie sookie now. 345 00:17:10,942 --> 00:17:14,337 "Hollywood, hand me my red fedora. 346 00:17:14,381 --> 00:17:16,905 "That way, if we get lost in this here casino, 347 00:17:16,948 --> 00:17:18,733 you'll know how to find me." 348 00:17:53,115 --> 00:17:55,552 Hey, where you been? 349 00:17:55,596 --> 00:17:57,424 I thought tonight was our "date night." 350 00:17:57,467 --> 00:17:58,947 You forgot. 351 00:17:58,990 --> 00:18:00,644 I didn't forget nothing. 352 00:18:05,171 --> 00:18:06,476 You okay? 353 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:08,391 I'm sorry. 354 00:18:08,435 --> 00:18:10,959 Oh, Lord, have mercy. 355 00:18:11,002 --> 00:18:15,616 Nova has me working like an undervalued employee 356 00:18:15,659 --> 00:18:17,139 on this vaccine drive. 357 00:18:17,183 --> 00:18:20,925 I'll be so happy when it's over tomorrow. 358 00:18:20,969 --> 00:18:23,102 Ooh. 359 00:18:23,145 --> 00:18:25,582 Ah. 360 00:18:25,626 --> 00:18:28,237 Yeah, come on. 361 00:18:28,281 --> 00:18:31,110 Let's, uh, get some of this medicine. 362 00:18:31,153 --> 00:18:32,981 Nah. 363 00:18:33,024 --> 00:18:34,722 We ain't got it tonight, chère. 364 00:18:37,464 --> 00:18:40,815 We don't, do we? 365 00:18:40,858 --> 00:18:44,123 Rain check? 366 00:18:44,166 --> 00:18:46,734 Rain and check. 367 00:18:51,217 --> 00:18:54,524 Hey, Liza, yes, I saw them. 368 00:18:54,568 --> 00:18:57,179 Raves! 369 00:18:57,223 --> 00:18:59,834 Yes, I'm very excited. 370 00:18:59,877 --> 00:19:01,836 Hopefully it will lead to real change. 371 00:19:01,879 --> 00:19:05,970 Real conversation about defunding the NOPD. 372 00:19:06,014 --> 00:19:07,320 "The Today Show"? 373 00:19:07,363 --> 00:19:10,149 Wow! 374 00:19:10,192 --> 00:19:11,976 Uh, but, well -- well, tell them 375 00:19:12,020 --> 00:19:14,718 I'll get back to them as soon as I can. 376 00:19:14,762 --> 00:19:16,720 Thanks. 377 00:19:16,764 --> 00:19:18,766 Oh, wow! 378 00:19:50,101 --> 00:19:54,018 Calm down, Nova. You were rushing this morning. 379 00:19:54,062 --> 00:19:56,630 It's fine. 380 00:20:11,297 --> 00:20:18,347 [ Phone vibrating ] 381 00:20:18,391 --> 00:20:20,001 Oh! 382 00:20:23,918 --> 00:20:27,269 Hey, Aunt Vi, I-I forgot. I'm so sorry. 383 00:20:27,313 --> 00:20:30,359 I made time for you this morning, Micah West. 384 00:20:30,403 --> 00:20:32,535 And I have Nova's vaccine drive, 385 00:20:32,579 --> 00:20:34,972 but your Aunt Vi still showed up for you. 386 00:20:35,016 --> 00:20:37,279 Yes, I know. I'm -- It won't happen again. 387 00:20:37,323 --> 00:20:39,063 Uh-huh. 388 00:20:39,107 --> 00:20:41,544 I had pepper jack grits, 389 00:20:41,588 --> 00:20:44,547 buttermilk fried chicken, salmon cakes, 390 00:20:44,591 --> 00:20:47,637 and the fluffiest scrambled eggs this side of heaven, 391 00:20:47,681 --> 00:20:52,294 and you had the nerve to pull a disappearing act on me. 392 00:20:52,338 --> 00:20:53,948 Where are you anyway? 393 00:20:53,991 --> 00:20:55,384 I'm, um... 394 00:20:55,428 --> 00:21:00,171 I had to go to the library today to finish a paper. 395 00:21:00,215 --> 00:21:03,914 So kids actually go to the library, huh? 396 00:21:03,958 --> 00:21:05,655 Boy, you a man now. 397 00:21:05,699 --> 00:21:07,788 Whatever you're doing and whoever you're doing it 398 00:21:07,831 --> 00:21:09,268 with is your business. 399 00:21:09,311 --> 00:21:10,921 But you'd best be responsible. 400 00:21:10,965 --> 00:21:12,749 Make sure you wrap it 401 00:21:12,793 --> 00:21:15,796 'cause we don't need no little accidents running around here. 402 00:21:15,839 --> 00:21:17,580 Yes, ma'am. 403 00:21:17,624 --> 00:21:20,279 And don't you ever waste my time again. 404 00:21:20,322 --> 00:21:22,411 You hear me? Or I'll tell your mother. 405 00:21:22,455 --> 00:21:25,588 No, please. I don't need that. 406 00:21:25,632 --> 00:21:27,590 Alright. I love you. 407 00:21:27,634 --> 00:21:30,114 I will see you at the vaccine drive. 408 00:21:30,158 --> 00:21:31,638 Alright, yeah. I'm on my way now. 409 00:21:31,681 --> 00:21:34,858 Library. [ Scoffs ] 410 00:21:34,902 --> 00:21:38,601 -Everything alright? -Yeah. 411 00:21:38,645 --> 00:21:40,429 [ Phone thuds ] 412 00:21:40,473 --> 00:21:42,344 I'm sorry you had to hear that. 413 00:21:42,388 --> 00:21:44,781 Mm. 414 00:21:44,825 --> 00:21:47,610 I sometimes forget that you're just a sophomore. 415 00:21:47,654 --> 00:21:49,612 -Why's that? -Hmm. 416 00:21:49,656 --> 00:21:51,614 'Cause you're such a mature soul 417 00:21:51,658 --> 00:21:55,836 with a deep sense of yourself. 418 00:21:58,186 --> 00:22:00,362 I have a day of meetings today in a few hours, 419 00:22:00,406 --> 00:22:03,800 but do you have time? 420 00:22:03,844 --> 00:22:05,802 I'll make time. 421 00:22:05,846 --> 00:22:07,804 Good. 422 00:22:07,848 --> 00:22:10,807 And don't rush. 423 00:22:10,851 --> 00:22:13,984 Your stamina is one of the things 424 00:22:14,028 --> 00:22:16,813 that I appreciate about you. 425 00:22:16,857 --> 00:22:18,815 -Yeah? -Mm-hmm. 426 00:22:18,859 --> 00:22:22,210 You make me feel 10 years younger. 427 00:22:22,253 --> 00:22:25,387 And you make me feel good.[ Moans ] 428 00:22:25,431 --> 00:22:28,216 Real good. 429 00:22:30,087 --> 00:22:31,915 -Hey. -Hey. 430 00:22:31,959 --> 00:22:34,091 Were you expecting something? 431 00:22:34,135 --> 00:22:36,224 Please be careful getting that out the car. 432 00:22:36,267 --> 00:22:38,531 -Will do. -Thank you. 433 00:22:38,574 --> 00:22:40,359 What is it? 434 00:22:40,402 --> 00:22:43,492 Close your eyes. 435 00:22:43,536 --> 00:22:44,885 Hmm. 436 00:22:44,928 --> 00:22:46,669 -Close your eyes. -They're closed. 437 00:22:46,713 --> 00:22:48,410 Come on. 438 00:22:48,454 --> 00:22:51,500 Right here is perfect. 439 00:22:51,544 --> 00:22:53,676 -You ready? -Yeah. 440 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:57,767 Alright, go ahead, open 'em. 441 00:22:57,811 --> 00:23:00,117 Oh, my God! [ Gasps ] 442 00:23:00,161 --> 00:23:02,859 You didn't? This is the crib I saw? 443 00:23:02,903 --> 00:23:05,514 That's the one you saw. 444 00:23:05,558 --> 00:23:09,039 [ Gasps ] Oh, we can't -- It's so ex-expensive and -- 445 00:23:09,083 --> 00:23:11,041 Do you mind taking that in there for me, please? 446 00:23:11,085 --> 00:23:14,393 -No problem. -Thank you. 447 00:23:14,436 --> 00:23:15,916 It's so expensive. 448 00:23:15,959 --> 00:23:17,526 And we've taken out so many loans. 449 00:23:17,570 --> 00:23:19,441 Don't worry about all that. 450 00:23:19,485 --> 00:23:21,225 What I tell you? 451 00:23:21,269 --> 00:23:23,576 Once that harvest money come in, 452 00:23:23,619 --> 00:23:26,579 we gonna be fine. 453 00:23:26,622 --> 00:23:30,800 Ain't nothing too good for you or my little angel, okay? 454 00:23:30,844 --> 00:23:32,889 I-I don't know. I mean -- 455 00:23:32,933 --> 00:23:34,413 If you're still thinking about quitting 456 00:23:34,456 --> 00:23:37,894 your nursing home job --I already quit, Darla. 457 00:23:37,938 --> 00:23:39,418 Corona could be in a downswing, 458 00:23:39,461 --> 00:23:45,249 but I ain't taking no chances with you or the baby. 459 00:23:45,293 --> 00:23:49,428 Look, we got that discrimination money coming in. 460 00:23:49,471 --> 00:23:51,647 Let me do something special for somebody special, okay? 461 00:23:51,691 --> 00:23:54,302 I could do that. 462 00:23:54,345 --> 00:23:56,435 Hmm? -Okay. 463 00:23:56,478 --> 00:23:58,654 -Alright, come here. -Thank you. 464 00:23:58,698 --> 00:24:02,179 -I love you. -I love you. 465 00:24:02,223 --> 00:24:04,443 The baby's gonna love it. 466 00:24:04,486 --> 00:24:07,968 I hope so. 467 00:24:08,011 --> 00:24:10,840 I'm sorry if my old dune buggy is a little tight for ya. 468 00:24:10,884 --> 00:24:15,279 It's alright, Nova. I'm fine. 469 00:24:15,323 --> 00:24:17,456 [ Seatbelt clicks ] 470 00:24:19,414 --> 00:24:22,591 Ah, it's a good day. 471 00:24:22,635 --> 00:24:24,811 -Yeah? -Yeah. 472 00:24:24,854 --> 00:24:26,856 Anytime somebody listen to an old man 473 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:28,684 complainin' about this and that 474 00:24:28,728 --> 00:24:32,993 and actually makes something happen as a result, 475 00:24:33,036 --> 00:24:36,213 I count my blessings. [ Laughs ] 476 00:24:36,257 --> 00:24:39,478 Thank you, Nova, for putting this drive together. 477 00:24:39,521 --> 00:24:41,175 It means a lot to Saint Jo. 478 00:24:41,218 --> 00:24:43,786 I'm just being human. 479 00:24:43,830 --> 00:24:45,222 When this first happened, 480 00:24:45,266 --> 00:24:47,703 it's like the world was saying if you're old, 481 00:24:47,747 --> 00:24:51,794 Black, and poor, your life ain't worth saving. 482 00:24:51,838 --> 00:24:54,493 We didn't matter. 483 00:24:55,842 --> 00:25:00,411 A lot of us went to some dark places last year. 484 00:25:02,109 --> 00:25:04,851 You know, you'd be surprised the things you begin to believe 485 00:25:04,894 --> 00:25:06,548 if somebody keeps telling it to you 486 00:25:06,592 --> 00:25:11,031 over and over again. 487 00:25:11,074 --> 00:25:15,165 Well, hear this over and over again, Mr. Prosper. 488 00:25:15,209 --> 00:25:18,560 We got you. 489 00:25:18,604 --> 00:25:20,736 I got you. 490 00:25:20,780 --> 00:25:25,001 No matter what. 491 00:25:25,045 --> 00:25:29,919 [ Gear shifts ] 492 00:25:29,963 --> 00:25:32,531 Ah, this looks great! Alright! 493 00:25:32,574 --> 00:25:34,837 Hey, look, I want to thank everybody for coming out 494 00:25:34,881 --> 00:25:37,710 to pack these snack bags for the vaccine drive. 495 00:25:37,753 --> 00:25:39,189 Don't want nobody getting dizzy 496 00:25:39,233 --> 00:25:41,017 and passing out after they get their shot, 497 00:25:41,061 --> 00:25:42,932 so put everything that's supposed to be 498 00:25:42,976 --> 00:25:44,543 in the bag in the bag. 499 00:25:44,586 --> 00:25:46,849 Which is water, a fruit, and sandwich. 500 00:25:46,893 --> 00:25:49,591 And a delicious mini-pie from -- 501 00:25:49,635 --> 00:25:53,377 All: Vi's Prized Pies and Diner! 502 00:25:53,421 --> 00:25:54,770 Thank you very much 503 00:25:54,814 --> 00:25:58,382 'cause I want to stay married after today. 504 00:25:58,426 --> 00:26:00,776 Alright, let's finish on up. Come on. 505 00:26:00,820 --> 00:26:03,083 It's gonna be a great day! 506 00:26:03,126 --> 00:26:04,693 Okay, so, Hollywood, uh, 507 00:26:04,737 --> 00:26:06,390 I'm gonna run on up to the church 508 00:26:06,434 --> 00:26:08,088 and just make sure that everything is set up, okay? 509 00:26:08,131 --> 00:26:09,785 I thought Nova was on top of all that. 510 00:26:09,829 --> 00:26:12,135 Well, she is, but it's called helping out, Hollywood. 511 00:26:12,179 --> 00:26:13,963 I'll see you later. 512 00:26:14,007 --> 00:26:16,009 Okay. 513 00:26:21,536 --> 00:26:23,451 So, why Nova got you running errands today? 514 00:26:23,494 --> 00:26:26,976 I thought everything was done. 515 00:26:27,020 --> 00:26:28,499 Alright. 516 00:26:28,543 --> 00:26:31,502 I'll see you over at the vaccine drive. 517 00:26:31,546 --> 00:26:33,200 I love you more. 518 00:26:43,776 --> 00:26:45,908 [ Phone rings ] 519 00:26:45,952 --> 00:26:48,476 Look, man, I thought I told y'all to stop calling me, man. 520 00:26:48,519 --> 00:26:49,912 Man: I want to let you know that this call 521 00:26:49,956 --> 00:26:52,132 is being recorded for quality assurance. 522 00:26:52,175 --> 00:26:55,135 I'm with Tri-Way Mortgage -- -I know where you from. 523 00:26:55,178 --> 00:26:58,138 Well, you're now delinquent on your payments, sir. 60 days. 524 00:26:58,181 --> 00:27:00,749 But y'all said y'all was gonna work with me, right? 525 00:27:00,793 --> 00:27:03,622 I mean, last lady I spoke to said I could get an extension. 526 00:27:03,665 --> 00:27:05,841 We worked with you when you took out the loan in the first place. 527 00:27:05,885 --> 00:27:07,669 Yeah, I only came to y'all because my banks 528 00:27:07,713 --> 00:27:09,802 was moving too slow for me to get my cane in the ground. 529 00:27:09,845 --> 00:27:11,542 Well, be that as it may -- 530 00:27:11,586 --> 00:27:13,370 I couldn't plant with all this corona stuff going on. 531 00:27:13,414 --> 00:27:14,981 You know that. 532 00:27:15,024 --> 00:27:17,766 You weren't the only one. 533 00:27:17,810 --> 00:27:19,550 Look, I just need some more time. 534 00:27:19,594 --> 00:27:22,510 A few more weeks for my harvest to make. 535 00:27:22,553 --> 00:27:24,164 My cane was bad. 536 00:27:24,207 --> 00:27:27,167 My sugar index was off, but this next batch is gonna be good, 537 00:27:27,210 --> 00:27:30,518 I promise. -Whatever, man. 538 00:27:30,561 --> 00:27:34,043 After 90 days past due, if we're not paid in full, 539 00:27:34,087 --> 00:27:35,479 we're foreclosing on your land. 540 00:27:35,523 --> 00:27:36,959 You got 30 days. 541 00:27:37,003 --> 00:27:38,308 Have a good day. -Hey. 542 00:27:38,352 --> 00:27:40,659 Hey, hold on one second. 543 00:27:47,361 --> 00:27:50,320 You don't have to push yourself too hard today, Mr. Prosper. 544 00:27:50,364 --> 00:27:51,974 Anytime you want to take a break from checking 545 00:27:52,018 --> 00:27:55,586 IDs or handing out sn--snack bags -- 546 00:27:55,630 --> 00:27:57,850 Where did all these people come from? 547 00:27:57,893 --> 00:27:59,939 More than I was told to expect. 548 00:28:02,202 --> 00:28:04,987 Not that many folks in Saint Jo. 549 00:28:05,031 --> 00:28:08,208 You got enough vaccines for these folks? 550 00:28:49,815 --> 00:28:52,295 [ Knock on door ] 551 00:29:01,087 --> 00:29:03,089 Hey, there. What's good, family? 552 00:29:03,132 --> 00:29:04,481 Let me get a shot of y'all right quick. 553 00:29:04,525 --> 00:29:06,179 Oh. 554 00:29:08,311 --> 00:29:10,879 Uncle Rah, Black folks is getting vaccinated today, man. 555 00:29:10,923 --> 00:29:13,795 That's a good reason to smile.Alright, alright, you right. 556 00:29:13,839 --> 00:29:16,058 -Yeah. -Yeah, I guess so. 557 00:29:16,102 --> 00:29:18,669 -Ready? One, two. -You got it. 558 00:29:18,713 --> 00:29:22,238 -Three. -Yeah. 559 00:29:22,282 --> 00:29:25,415 [ Laughter ] 560 00:29:25,459 --> 00:29:26,982 Nova said you would be looking for these. 561 00:29:27,026 --> 00:29:29,115 -Appreciate that. -What do you got there? 562 00:29:29,158 --> 00:29:31,291 I'm gonna go talk up that Farmer's lawsuit 563 00:29:31,334 --> 00:29:32,814 while people wait for vaccines. 564 00:29:32,858 --> 00:29:36,513 Pretty smart.We'll see. 565 00:29:36,557 --> 00:29:38,124 And Shemar Moore's baby brother, 566 00:29:38,167 --> 00:29:39,821 you want to help us out? 567 00:29:39,865 --> 00:29:41,257 We got a lot of people waiting in cars out there. 568 00:29:41,301 --> 00:29:42,824 Man, I'm happy to. 569 00:29:42,868 --> 00:29:44,608 I'm just taking some photos for a project I'm doing. 570 00:29:44,652 --> 00:29:46,654 It's called "Black Determination in a Pandemic." 571 00:29:46,697 --> 00:29:48,003 -Oh, really? -Yeah. 572 00:29:48,047 --> 00:29:49,352 I'd like to see that. 573 00:29:49,396 --> 00:29:51,441 Yeah? That's y'all right there. 574 00:29:51,485 --> 00:29:54,488 Oh! That's nice. I like that. Oh, what y'all say? 575 00:29:54,531 --> 00:29:55,794 That's Gucci. -That's Gucci. 576 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:57,143 You know what? 577 00:29:57,186 --> 00:29:58,797 It's Gucci. -Look here, man. 578 00:29:58,840 --> 00:30:01,147 I'm opening up The Real Spot next week. 579 00:30:01,190 --> 00:30:02,844 You know, online was cool and all, 580 00:30:02,888 --> 00:30:04,933 but going live is going to be even better. 581 00:30:04,977 --> 00:30:06,630 I got a little wall space. 582 00:30:06,674 --> 00:30:08,458 If you wanna put up a picture show or something. 583 00:30:08,502 --> 00:30:11,679 I mean, whenever you're ready. You know, have your own gallery. 584 00:30:11,722 --> 00:30:14,377 That would be amazing. 585 00:30:14,421 --> 00:30:16,510 And yes. Yeah, let's do it. 586 00:30:16,553 --> 00:30:17,946 -Let's do it. -Shoot. 587 00:30:17,990 --> 00:30:19,469 Yeah. That's great. 588 00:30:19,513 --> 00:30:21,689 Let me get one more shot of y'all right quick. 589 00:30:21,732 --> 00:30:24,953 Uh, say -- say "For the People." 590 00:30:24,997 --> 00:30:26,302 For the People! 591 00:30:26,346 --> 00:30:28,739 Bam. 592 00:30:28,783 --> 00:30:30,393 Here you go. 593 00:30:30,437 --> 00:30:32,352 -Have a great day, man. -Thank you so much. 594 00:30:32,395 --> 00:30:33,875 Okay, next up. 595 00:30:33,919 --> 00:30:35,181 Hey, is it cool if I take your picture? 596 00:30:35,224 --> 00:30:36,660 Yeah, totally. 597 00:30:36,704 --> 00:30:38,662 ♪ In the morning 598 00:30:38,706 --> 00:30:41,578 ♪ My father called me 599 00:30:41,622 --> 00:30:43,145 ♪ In the morning 600 00:30:43,189 --> 00:30:45,974 ♪ Just to tell me where I was going ♪ 601 00:30:46,018 --> 00:30:47,541 ♪ He showed me 602 00:30:47,584 --> 00:30:52,676 ♪ Well, he told me 603 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:53,982 Yo, alright, I see you there. 604 00:30:54,026 --> 00:30:55,854 ♪ Don't worry about it 605 00:30:55,897 --> 00:30:57,551 ♪ Don't worry about it 606 00:30:57,594 --> 00:30:59,422 ♪ Stop worrying about it 607 00:31:03,078 --> 00:31:04,514 What's going on, brother? 608 00:31:04,558 --> 00:31:06,995 I heard it ain't even a real lawsuit. 609 00:31:07,039 --> 00:31:08,605 It's an administrative remedy. 610 00:31:08,649 --> 00:31:11,043 It's like a lawsuit but it's quicker. 611 00:31:11,086 --> 00:31:12,609 It's about getting paid, really. 612 00:31:12,653 --> 00:31:14,002 -Get paid? -Yes, sir. 613 00:31:14,046 --> 00:31:16,613 From the government? Right. 614 00:31:16,657 --> 00:31:18,528 I don't know, Ralph Angel. 615 00:31:18,572 --> 00:31:20,574 Deadline's coming up. I don't want you to miss out. 616 00:31:20,617 --> 00:31:22,228 I don't want to waste my time on all that paperwork 617 00:31:22,271 --> 00:31:24,056 and get my hopes up either. 618 00:31:24,099 --> 00:31:26,058 Just come to the Collective meeting. 619 00:31:26,101 --> 00:31:27,886 They gonna have a-a-a representative 620 00:31:27,929 --> 00:31:30,062 from the government there to give out all the details. 621 00:31:30,105 --> 00:31:33,543 Alright? Please? 622 00:31:33,587 --> 00:31:37,025 Come on. I'll see you there. 623 00:31:37,069 --> 00:31:39,419 [ Camera shutter clicks ] 624 00:31:39,462 --> 00:31:42,074 Slick. 625 00:31:42,117 --> 00:31:44,641 Thank you for coming. 626 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:48,297 Doctors get any word yet on getting more vaccines 627 00:31:48,341 --> 00:31:49,777 from the state health department? 628 00:31:49,820 --> 00:31:51,779 They haven't heard back yet. 629 00:31:53,433 --> 00:31:55,914 This isn't on you, Nova. You're doing a good thing. 630 00:31:55,957 --> 00:31:58,742 You have to know that. 631 00:31:58,786 --> 00:32:01,745 Maybe, but I took the lead in organizing this 632 00:32:01,789 --> 00:32:05,227 as an example of the Black community helping itself. 633 00:32:05,271 --> 00:32:07,447 Let's get everybody together, see what we can do. 634 00:32:07,490 --> 00:32:09,144 Okay. 635 00:32:11,451 --> 00:32:14,410 So far, the doctors and nurses have given over 300 doses. 636 00:32:14,454 --> 00:32:17,065 We have only 50 doses left. 637 00:32:17,109 --> 00:32:20,590 And there are over 100 more cars in line. 638 00:32:20,634 --> 00:32:22,418 And there are some people from Saint Jo's Parish 639 00:32:22,462 --> 00:32:24,246 with reservations in the back of the line. 640 00:32:24,290 --> 00:32:27,075 And I'm being told that the line is backed up all the way 641 00:32:27,119 --> 00:32:29,599 from Saint Joe to Saint Thomas Parish. 642 00:32:29,643 --> 00:32:31,427 That's them damn vaccine chasers. 643 00:32:31,471 --> 00:32:32,994 Who are all these people anyway? 644 00:32:33,038 --> 00:32:34,778 My guess -- Saint Thomas Parish. 645 00:32:34,822 --> 00:32:37,259 Problem is this drive was targeted for Saint Jo. 646 00:32:37,303 --> 00:32:39,131 For our farmers, food workers, 647 00:32:39,174 --> 00:32:41,350 the elderly, those who've been most vulnerable to the virus. 648 00:32:41,394 --> 00:32:44,266 So then send those Saint Thomas jokers home. 649 00:32:44,310 --> 00:32:46,486 I mean, tell 'em straight up. 650 00:32:46,529 --> 00:32:48,009 White folks who don't live here 651 00:32:48,053 --> 00:32:50,272 can't just come in and steal our vaccine. 652 00:32:50,316 --> 00:32:52,144 Problem is Saint Jo is about 70% Black. 653 00:32:52,187 --> 00:32:53,797 Can't look like we're turning people away 654 00:32:53,841 --> 00:32:55,364 because they're white. 655 00:32:55,408 --> 00:32:56,800 Well, they better be from Saint Jo's then. 656 00:32:56,844 --> 00:32:58,150 -Yeah. -And be able to prove it. 657 00:32:58,193 --> 00:32:59,890 That's the requirement for the shot, right? 658 00:32:59,934 --> 00:33:02,023 Yes, it's just -- 659 00:33:02,067 --> 00:33:04,330 My advisers tell me we're on a thin line here. 660 00:33:04,373 --> 00:33:06,985 After a year of pandemic life, people are on edge. 661 00:33:07,028 --> 00:33:08,812 I don't want to turn anyone away, 662 00:33:08,856 --> 00:33:11,119 but we need to start holding back doses. 663 00:33:11,163 --> 00:33:12,642 So what you want us to do? 664 00:33:12,686 --> 00:33:14,340 Aunt Vi, maybe some more snacks 665 00:33:14,383 --> 00:33:16,037 to keep them fed and calm wouldn't hurt? 666 00:33:16,081 --> 00:33:17,647 I'm on it. 667 00:33:17,691 --> 00:33:19,475 And everyone else, you're just head volunteers 668 00:33:19,519 --> 00:33:21,303 checking people with IDs in and confirming reservations. 669 00:33:21,347 --> 00:33:23,871 If they're not on the list, stay calm, cool. 670 00:33:23,914 --> 00:33:25,829 Say you'll need to check with the officials first. 671 00:33:25,873 --> 00:33:27,570 Any questions that get uncomfortable, 672 00:33:27,614 --> 00:33:29,398 send them to the information table up front. 673 00:33:29,442 --> 00:33:31,009 We'll take it from there, okay? 674 00:33:31,052 --> 00:33:32,401 -Okay. -Alright. 675 00:33:32,445 --> 00:33:34,186 Let's do it. 676 00:33:34,229 --> 00:33:36,884 Just when you think the world can't get crazier, it does. 677 00:33:36,927 --> 00:33:38,364 How can the ones who have been affected 678 00:33:38,407 --> 00:33:41,149 the most over this virus be the ones to make sure 679 00:33:41,193 --> 00:33:43,673 it don't even look like we're taking care of ourselves? 680 00:33:43,717 --> 00:33:46,894 Now you said a word. 681 00:33:46,937 --> 00:33:49,549 How're you and Rah doing? Y'all talked today? 682 00:33:49,592 --> 00:33:51,029 Lord. 683 00:33:51,072 --> 00:33:52,421 Ernest should've left me an instruction manual 684 00:33:52,465 --> 00:33:54,336 to his kids. 685 00:33:54,380 --> 00:33:56,599 But he's just one of the problems. 686 00:33:56,643 --> 00:33:58,688 After Ralph Angel, there's Charley. 687 00:33:58,732 --> 00:34:01,082 -Well. -Trying to get back with Davis. 688 00:34:01,126 --> 00:34:02,866 Well, maybe this COVID got people 689 00:34:02,910 --> 00:34:04,520 changing their outlook on things. 690 00:34:04,564 --> 00:34:06,609 Whatever. And Nova. 691 00:34:06,653 --> 00:34:08,176 Oh, my God. -Oh, God, what she do now? 692 00:34:08,220 --> 00:34:09,960 Oh, what ain't she doing? 693 00:34:10,004 --> 00:34:11,440 Did you read the article that she wrote 694 00:34:11,484 --> 00:34:12,876 about defunding the police? 695 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:15,705 I read and I thought it was good. 696 00:34:15,749 --> 00:34:17,707 Good? 697 00:34:17,751 --> 00:34:22,538 Defunding the police sounds silly as hell to me. 698 00:34:22,582 --> 00:34:25,063 I think that the young people are just saying something 699 00:34:25,106 --> 00:34:26,934 that maybe we should think about. 700 00:34:29,110 --> 00:34:31,721 Nova out here trying to create heaven on Earth 701 00:34:31,765 --> 00:34:34,115 when a lot of folks just trying to survive hell 702 00:34:34,159 --> 00:34:35,943 in their own house. 703 00:34:35,986 --> 00:34:37,379 I know. I was battered. 704 00:34:37,423 --> 00:34:40,121 Now, the police don't always make it better. 705 00:34:40,165 --> 00:34:42,732 But who is a woman in a bad situation 706 00:34:42,776 --> 00:34:45,474 supposed to call when she in danger? 707 00:34:45,518 --> 00:34:48,608 A social worker? Please. 708 00:34:48,651 --> 00:34:50,131 Grab that. 709 00:34:50,175 --> 00:34:52,612 Let's get back here before these folks go crazy. 710 00:34:58,444 --> 00:35:01,969 [ Horn honks ] 711 00:35:10,630 --> 00:35:13,589 Good afternoon. Name on the reservation? 712 00:35:13,633 --> 00:35:16,026 Lawrence Hoven. This is my wife, Laurel. 713 00:35:16,070 --> 00:35:17,637 And how's your day been thus far? 714 00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:19,769 It'll be a lot better when I'm out of this line. 715 00:35:19,813 --> 00:35:21,597 It's been a while. -I understand. 716 00:35:21,641 --> 00:35:23,251 We're doing our best to get everyone who is eligible 717 00:35:23,295 --> 00:35:26,124 for a shot in and out. -Eligible? 718 00:35:26,167 --> 00:35:28,822 What's that mean?So, I work in healthcare. 719 00:35:28,865 --> 00:35:30,780 My husband and son have an underlying condition. 720 00:35:30,824 --> 00:35:33,305 Ain't that enough for a shot?We have limited supply today, 721 00:35:33,348 --> 00:35:36,134 and I'm not seeing your name on the reservation list. 722 00:35:36,177 --> 00:35:37,961 We're just trying to protect our older population. 723 00:35:38,005 --> 00:35:39,963 You do understand, right? 724 00:35:40,007 --> 00:35:42,792 Would you mind if I could see your work ID? 725 00:35:42,836 --> 00:35:44,359 You know what? 726 00:35:44,403 --> 00:35:45,839 I was in such a rush to get here, 727 00:35:45,882 --> 00:35:48,189 I must've left it in my work locker at the clinic. 728 00:35:48,233 --> 00:35:50,800 Silly me. 729 00:35:50,844 --> 00:35:52,454 Are we ready to go here? 730 00:35:52,498 --> 00:35:55,544 Uh, I'm sorry, but she isn't allowed to vaccinate you 731 00:35:55,588 --> 00:35:58,460 without proof of residency. 732 00:35:58,504 --> 00:36:00,070 This is a joke. 733 00:36:00,114 --> 00:36:03,248 [ Engine starts ] 734 00:36:08,688 --> 00:36:10,472 Are you finding what I'm finding? 735 00:36:10,516 --> 00:36:12,170 It looks like half the people in front 736 00:36:12,213 --> 00:36:13,997 aren't even Saint Jo residents. 737 00:36:14,041 --> 00:36:15,303 And there are Saint Jo folks in the back. 738 00:36:15,347 --> 00:36:17,479 What do you want to do? 739 00:36:17,523 --> 00:36:19,220 We just have to tell the truth. 740 00:36:19,264 --> 00:36:21,048 Let the chips fall where they may. 741 00:36:27,620 --> 00:36:29,056 Hello. 742 00:36:29,099 --> 00:36:31,493 Hello, everyone. 743 00:36:31,537 --> 00:36:34,757 I'm Nova Bordelon. Thank you for coming. 744 00:36:34,801 --> 00:36:38,196 But our vaccine supply cannot accommodate everyone. 745 00:36:38,239 --> 00:36:41,547 If you cannot provide proof of residence in Saint Jo, 746 00:36:41,590 --> 00:36:43,592 please exit the line. 747 00:36:43,636 --> 00:36:46,029 We'll let you know when we can do another drive, 748 00:36:46,073 --> 00:36:48,336 hopefully in the near future. 749 00:36:48,380 --> 00:36:52,035 Is she serious? 750 00:36:52,079 --> 00:36:53,733 What the hell? 751 00:36:53,776 --> 00:36:55,865 Oh, man. 752 00:36:55,909 --> 00:36:57,780 I heard a bunch of them jumped the line. 753 00:36:57,824 --> 00:36:59,434 Folks ain't even got appointments. 754 00:36:59,478 --> 00:37:01,044 Don't even live here. 755 00:37:01,088 --> 00:37:04,222 I'm not leaving until they have the last dose given. 756 00:37:04,265 --> 00:37:06,398 I made an appointment weeks ago, so -- 757 00:37:06,441 --> 00:37:08,269 Really? Where you from? 758 00:37:08,313 --> 00:37:09,618 I ain't seen you 'round these parts. 759 00:37:09,662 --> 00:37:11,403 I haven't seen you either. 760 00:37:13,970 --> 00:37:15,624 This is ridiculous. 761 00:37:21,282 --> 00:37:23,284 Send a text to the family. Wherever they are in the lot, 762 00:37:23,328 --> 00:37:26,374 tell them to start heading back up this way. 763 00:37:26,418 --> 00:37:27,810 Okay. 764 00:37:27,854 --> 00:37:31,292 He cut the line. 765 00:37:34,600 --> 00:37:36,906 This is a lot. 766 00:37:36,950 --> 00:37:39,126 You okay? -Yes. Thank you. 767 00:37:39,169 --> 00:37:40,562 Woman: You can't take those. 768 00:37:40,606 --> 00:37:41,911 -Hey, hey! -Oh, my God. 769 00:37:41,955 --> 00:37:43,391 -No, stop! Stop! -Hey! 770 00:37:43,435 --> 00:37:46,568 Get back here! I will get you! 771 00:37:46,612 --> 00:37:48,396 -Who are you calling? -The police. 772 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:50,398 The police? You're sure? 773 00:37:50,442 --> 00:37:52,966 No, but we only have a few dozen doses left. 774 00:37:53,009 --> 00:37:55,838 And just in case, for crowd control. 775 00:37:55,882 --> 00:37:57,405 I don't want this to unravel without doing everything 776 00:37:57,449 --> 00:37:59,146 I can to stop it from happening. 777 00:37:59,189 --> 00:38:00,930 Hi, yes. 778 00:38:00,974 --> 00:38:03,193 Can I get a sheriff down to my vaccine drive? 779 00:38:08,677 --> 00:38:09,722 Thank you for coming today. 780 00:38:09,765 --> 00:38:11,027 If you didn't have an appointment, 781 00:38:11,071 --> 00:38:12,942 I promise you we'll do this again very soon. 782 00:38:12,986 --> 00:38:14,292 -Alright. -Stay safe. 783 00:38:14,335 --> 00:38:15,815 -You, too. -Thank you. 784 00:38:18,470 --> 00:38:20,167 Miss Parthena? 785 00:38:20,210 --> 00:38:23,431 Nova, I know y'all running out of vaccine. 786 00:38:23,475 --> 00:38:26,129 I got a last-minute reservation and I rushed out 787 00:38:26,173 --> 00:38:27,827 and left my license. 788 00:38:27,870 --> 00:38:32,135 But I'm over 65, I'm a farmer, I got conditions. 789 00:38:32,179 --> 00:38:35,138 And I'm scared. I been here since 7:00 a.m. 790 00:38:35,182 --> 00:38:37,663 If there's anything you can do, I would appreciate it. 791 00:38:37,706 --> 00:38:39,795 Of course. Say no more. 792 00:38:39,839 --> 00:38:41,449 This is Parthena Gilmore. 793 00:38:41,493 --> 00:38:43,669 She's a resident and she's also on the reservation list. 794 00:38:43,712 --> 00:38:45,975 Could you? -No problem. 795 00:38:46,019 --> 00:38:48,326 Excuse me. 796 00:38:48,369 --> 00:38:49,979 Yes, ma'am? May I help you? 797 00:38:50,023 --> 00:38:54,636 My aunt and I have been waiting in this line since 6:00 a.m. 798 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:56,812 I just saw you skip this woman to the head of the line. 799 00:38:56,856 --> 00:38:58,466 I was here first. -I'm sorry. 800 00:38:58,510 --> 00:39:00,338 Are you a resident of Saint Jo? 801 00:39:00,381 --> 00:39:02,818 Don't change the subject. Answer my question, please. 802 00:39:02,862 --> 00:39:05,081 Well, if you must know, this woman's also been here all day, 803 00:39:05,125 --> 00:39:07,475 and she meets all the criteria to be given priority status. 804 00:39:07,519 --> 00:39:09,564 You didn't check her ID. I saw. 805 00:39:09,608 --> 00:39:11,218 She's lived in Saint Josephine all her life. 806 00:39:11,261 --> 00:39:13,481 Or maybe you decided that only 807 00:39:13,525 --> 00:39:15,875 Black people can get vaccinated today. 808 00:39:15,918 --> 00:39:17,398 That's absurd. 809 00:39:17,442 --> 00:39:20,096 I see what's going on here and I won't stand for it. 810 00:39:20,140 --> 00:39:21,402 It's reverse racism. 811 00:39:21,446 --> 00:39:24,187 You must be out of your mind. 812 00:39:24,231 --> 00:39:26,494 We can all vouch that Parthena has been 813 00:39:26,538 --> 00:39:30,672 a longtime resident of Saint Jo and has a right to the vaccine. 814 00:39:30,716 --> 00:39:32,239 Like I'll just take your word for it. 815 00:39:32,282 --> 00:39:33,675 You can. 816 00:39:33,719 --> 00:39:35,373 Sheriff Guidry, thank you so much for coming. 817 00:39:35,416 --> 00:39:36,896 We just were trying to res-- -Alright, alright. 818 00:39:36,939 --> 00:39:38,724 Everybody just calm down. 819 00:39:38,767 --> 00:39:40,421 She didn't have to show me proof of residency. 820 00:39:40,465 --> 00:39:41,857 She's lived here her whole life. 821 00:39:41,901 --> 00:39:43,859 And you know that, Harold. 822 00:39:43,903 --> 00:39:45,208 I tell you what. 823 00:39:45,252 --> 00:39:47,428 It sounds like Miss Katherine 824 00:39:47,472 --> 00:39:50,605 here was here before you were, Parthena. 825 00:39:50,649 --> 00:39:52,433 So why can't y'all just give them both a shot? 826 00:39:52,477 --> 00:39:53,956 Because this lady isn't from here 827 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,436 and didn't make a reservation, 828 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:59,092 and there are others who did who need these doses. 829 00:39:59,135 --> 00:40:00,528 Here's the thing. 830 00:40:00,572 --> 00:40:03,401 It's important that everything looks fair. 831 00:40:03,444 --> 00:40:06,229 Without bias. Don't you think? 832 00:40:06,273 --> 00:40:10,408 Parthena, why don't you run home and get your identification 833 00:40:10,451 --> 00:40:12,061 and then you can come back later and get your shot. 834 00:40:12,105 --> 00:40:14,586 Sounds fair? 835 00:40:17,023 --> 00:40:20,243 Give me your keys. Here, Hollywood. 836 00:40:20,287 --> 00:40:22,637 I'm going to take you home to get your license 837 00:40:22,681 --> 00:40:25,901 and I'll meet you back at the house. 838 00:40:25,945 --> 00:40:28,469 You ought to be ashamed of yourself, Sheriff. 839 00:40:28,513 --> 00:40:30,776 You ought to stop trying to ruining cops' lives 840 00:40:30,819 --> 00:40:33,474 before you ruin your own.What's that supposed to mean? 841 00:40:33,518 --> 00:40:37,086 It means you got a big mouth. Defund the police? 842 00:40:37,130 --> 00:40:38,827 Over my dead body. 843 00:40:38,871 --> 00:40:40,742 I called you here to keep the peace. 844 00:40:40,786 --> 00:40:42,178 That's what I'm doing. 845 00:40:42,222 --> 00:40:43,484 You're lucky I don't cite you for all these 846 00:40:43,528 --> 00:40:45,094 extra cars around here. 847 00:40:45,138 --> 00:40:47,009 It exceeds your use permit. 848 00:40:50,404 --> 00:40:52,754 You got it? 849 00:40:52,798 --> 00:40:55,191 Thank you, Vi. 850 00:40:55,235 --> 00:40:59,282 I don't know what I would've done without you today. 851 00:40:59,326 --> 00:41:01,502 I've never felt so disrespected. 852 00:41:01,546 --> 00:41:05,941 All they want to do is take our guns, destroy this country. 853 00:41:05,985 --> 00:41:08,988 I know. We can't worry about that. 854 00:41:09,031 --> 00:41:12,774 We just got to keep lifting each other up. 855 00:41:12,818 --> 00:41:14,341 No matter what happens. 856 00:41:14,384 --> 00:41:18,519 If we do that, I promise we can't lose in the end. 857 00:41:20,565 --> 00:41:24,220 We'll get you this together. 858 00:41:24,264 --> 00:41:26,962 I saw you try to move this woman to the front of the line, 859 00:41:27,006 --> 00:41:28,486 and they are running out of vaccine. 860 00:41:28,529 --> 00:41:30,139 I won't have it. 861 00:41:30,183 --> 00:41:31,619 Look, I just got out of line to go to the bathroom. 862 00:41:31,663 --> 00:41:33,055 I was here before. 863 00:41:33,099 --> 00:41:34,535 That's what I was trying to tell her, 864 00:41:34,579 --> 00:41:35,884 but she swears we are up to something. 865 00:41:35,928 --> 00:41:37,320 Oh, that's ridiculous. 866 00:41:37,364 --> 00:41:39,148 I have been watching you all day. 867 00:41:39,192 --> 00:41:41,194 Skipping over us, looking at us like we don't belong here. 868 00:41:41,237 --> 00:41:43,065 Well, do you? Do you belong here? 869 00:41:43,109 --> 00:41:44,980 This is a small town, and I don't remember seeing you here. 870 00:41:45,024 --> 00:41:47,548 I have as much right to be here as anybody else in this line. 871 00:41:47,592 --> 00:41:49,898 So what you say is that she doesn't have a right to -- 872 00:41:49,942 --> 00:41:51,204 Sir. You need to lower your voice. 873 00:41:51,247 --> 00:41:53,641 What? Excuse me, young officer, 874 00:41:53,685 --> 00:41:55,861 but I'm trying to explain something to this lady. 875 00:41:55,904 --> 00:41:58,864 Now, maybe -- maybe you should find out what happened first 876 00:41:58,907 --> 00:42:01,519 before you start to assume to tell me to lower my voice. 877 00:42:01,562 --> 00:42:02,998 Right. Hey, he's just doing his job. 878 00:42:03,042 --> 00:42:04,652 -He's just doing his job. -Man, just back off! 879 00:42:04,696 --> 00:42:06,219 -Back off me, man. -Step over here. 880 00:42:06,262 --> 00:42:07,742 Look, I'm sick and tired of this crap, 881 00:42:07,786 --> 00:42:09,439 so don't put your hands on me, you understand? 882 00:42:09,483 --> 00:42:11,006 -You need to relax. -Don't tell me to relax. 883 00:42:11,050 --> 00:42:13,052 -That's it. That's it. -Hey! 884 00:42:19,928 --> 00:42:23,105 Mr. Prosper! 885 00:42:23,149 --> 00:42:25,673 What did you do? What did you do? 886 00:42:25,717 --> 00:42:28,589 This is what you call keeping the peace? 887 00:42:28,633 --> 00:42:30,548 Somebody call -- Somebody call somebody! 888 00:42:30,591 --> 00:42:31,723 Somebody call an ambulance! 889 00:42:31,766 --> 00:42:33,246 -He's dead. -Get help, please! 890 00:42:33,289 --> 00:42:34,290 Prosper, stay with us, stay with us. 891 00:42:35,465 --> 00:42:35,988 Need medical units to a vaccine drive. 892 00:42:36,031 --> 00:42:36,554 Call for help! 893 00:43:00,621 --> 00:43:03,189 Woman: Go, Ree Ree.