Last season on "Queen Sugar"...
Ralph Angel: Darla Sutton, would you give me the privilege
of becoming your husband?
Man: May your hearts always be filled with joy and love.
No one really knows your relationship but you.
Step out on faith.
I need to know if that selfless man who was there for me,
if that's the real you.
I'm here for you, Charley.
We have to get out in the streets.
-No peace! -It's the only way, Mom, period.
This is my gut.
Growing up, it's tough but I'm dealing with it.
You think I'll forget the cops' faces who did this to me?
Look me in my eye and tell me you had nothing to do with this.
NOLA PD Internal Affairs.
-What did you do? -The right thing.
I got accepted into this really cool school in DC.
That boy is mine as much as he is yours.
That's not your son, Aunt Vi!
You are the best father to Blue.
And you're gonna be a father again.
I'm pregnant.
You always bless me, Darla.
Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" is actually in conversation
with the ideals of Marcus Garvey.
So in this case, Marley's words are a direct reference to --
It's a riff on Garvey's
"Emancipated from Mental Slavery,"
which argues that bondage comes in several forms.
Now, the act of physical emancipation,
not even half measure.
It's a mental enslavement. That's the real fight.
Very good, Mister, um --West. Micah West.
I'm a sophomore at Xavier University.
You're here as a part of the intercultural course
share program, right?
Yep, that's right, and I'm grateful to be
at Frankford this semester.Of course.
Frankford is pleased to be a part of the share.
But I do want to challenge you further
on Garvey's philosophies,
and not so much on the mental enslavement,
but his views on the -- the true freedom for the diaspora?
Well, Garvey...
Garvey believed in Black nationalism and -- and --
and Black self-determination by any means necessary.
So he was Malcolm X before Malcolm X?
He wasn't -- No, not exactly, but --
It's something worth thinking about.
The history of Black intellectuals and activists
is a rich and vital one.
Well, this is what I call
an excellent start to our discussion.
Let's leave it there and pick it up next time.
Have a good day.
[ Phone ringing ]
Mother.
-Son. -How's Southern Cali?
Oh, beautiful as ever.
I didn't know how much I miss it.
Yeah, bet I would, too.
Hey, did you wow them yet?
I don't think the Party Leadership is allowed
to feel themselves "wowed."
But no, not yet.
My big meeting is -- It's in a couple days.
Yeah. You're gonna kill it.
Honestly, I -- I'm okay if I don't.
You know, I'm just gonna be me
and listen to what they have to say.
If they like me, great.
If not, that's okay, too.
Hmm. That's a nice attitude.
In the meantime, I get to have some fun
and listen to Maxine Waters' keynote speech tonight.
That woman is the truth seven days a week.
Yeah, you know what? So are you.
I miss you. -Hmm.
Miss you, too. Stay out of trouble?
Yeah, you know me.
I'm just keeping my nose in the books.
-Really? -Really.
In fact, I'm about to read one right now.
Alright. Have a good day.
Bye. -Alright, you, too. Bye.
[ Phone thuds ]
[ Ringing ]
Hey.
♪ Dreams never die
♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪
♪ Dreams never die
♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪
♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
♪ Dreams never die
♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
Yeah, the crop looks good.
Should have a nice bounty this season.
Better be. We started late, but it better hit.
It will.
[ Phone chimes ]
-That Blue? -Right on time.
Come on, hop in the selfie with me.
Cheese. [ Laughs ]
He send me a new picture every day.
And a new baby name.
Every day.
He's excited.
Sounds like he still likes that place up there.
It's the best decision we ever made.
It's all for him. He loves it.
You know, I've been meaning to tell you how proud
I am of you for that lawsuit.
-Man. -No, no.
It's -- It's mighty smart of you
trying to get some of us old timers behind it.
More farmers, we get on board, more pressure the Black Farmer
Alliance can put on the USDA.
Maybe get some settlement money.
Yeah, well, that's the least they can do.
You know, after letting folks 'round here do
Black farmers any old kind of way.
Can't get loans on time.
Nickel and dime us for everything.
Bleed us out generation after generation.
I think it's about time we get paid back
for some of that trouble.
I'll take some paper justice.Yeah.
However it turns out, I just want you to know
that I'm proud of you for even taking it on.
I appreciate that, Mr. Prosper.
There she go. -Ooh!
Look at you glowing!
Still the same old me.
Nah, mnh-mnh.
You know, it reminds me of how
Clare was shining when she was carrying Billie.
And I'm carrying this sonogram around in my wallet.
Well, it's gonna be nice to see a little Bordelon
running 'round on this land.
Mm. God bless y'all.
Thank you, Mr. Prosper.
Baby, can I talk to you for a second?
-Everything okay? -Yeah.
Uh, I'm just about to head to town for a minute.
Um, Nova needs me to drop supplies off
at Aunt Vi's for the vaccination tomorrow.
You want to come with me?
Maybe say hi? -Nice try.
Aunt Vi want to make things better, she know where I'm at.
Fair enough. Well, can't blame me for trying.
Look, I'll see you later.
Mwah.
I'm gonna see you later, too.
Drive safe. -Bye, Prosper.
How much I owe you, Miss Violet?
Pay what you can afford, baby.
I don't want to take advantage. I'm back at work now.
Oh, I'm happy to hear that.
But folks still going through it,
so I'm just doing my part to help ease us on back.
So, like the sign says -- Pay what you can.
Alright, Miss Violet. Bless you.
Thanks, boss.
Alright, Vi, where you want me
to put these little tiny pies at?
Oh, those are for Nova's vaccine drive.
You can set them on the counter right here.
And do we have Cardale's order?
Cardale, Cardale.
Here we go, Cardale.
Alright, he got a piece of the blueberry pie to go with it.
Unh-unh, unh-unh. Unh-unh.
That's the last blueberry for today,
and I'm sending that to Blue in DC.
Cardale can have peach cobbler.
But the man ordered blueberry pie.
He's getting peach cobbler.
That blueberry is for Blue Bordelon.
Oh, Lord, here we go.
Calling me at the last minute,
telling me to rush by to see Blue.
I never felt so disrespected.
Ralph Angel got his nerve trying to keep that boy from me.
Vi, Blue was here for a week.
And you got your nephew's phone number.
-And he's got mine. -Oh.
So you love your pride more than you love Blue.
I'm not above killing you in your sleep, Hollywood.
Vi, you called a grown man out his name.
Oh, stop exaggerating.
We had words. That's all.
Folks have words sometimes, especially family.
He needs to get over it.
What about you? Okay, you know what?
I ain't gonna say nothing else about it.
Hey, Vi, this one ain't got no name on it.
Who's this for?
Oh.
Uh, looks like somebody forgot to pick up their food.
It won't go to waste.
Look, I tell you what you can do for me.
Could you please some more of these to-go
containers from storage?
Whatever you want, old love of my life.
Oh, thank you, baby.
Hey. I told you I got you.
So, uh, I'm gonna be by later.
Got something good for you, okay, alright?
See you then.
-How's it look, Liza? -Great.
But I can help you with that, Ms. Nova.
-Okay. -Anita!
Our readers are going to be so excited
when they see you on our site.That's great to hear, Nova.
Thank you so much for inviting us
to be a part of your work here at Tru Papers.
The pleasure is mine.
It's an honor to showcase a Black woman
who's working hard, on the ground,
to save America from its worst self.
Well, it wouldn't be the first time.
No, it would not.
I'm just glad folks are getting hip
to knowing those who do the real work.
-Mm-hmm. -Alright.
Okay, she's ready!
She's right, you know.
You may need to get in that picture one day.
Run for office? -Uh, no.
My sister Charley is the politician in the family.
Meeting with some bigwigs in LA as we speak, in fact.
Oh.
Hey.
Everything good? Coast clear?
Everything's perfect.
Good.
Oh, man.
Come here.
I thought we'd never be like this again.
You know, just holding you, being close.
I want you to be happy, Charley.
And I want to make that happen.
I'm trying to wrap my head around that.
-Mm-hmm. -Trying to trust that.
Yeah, I know.
It'll take time, but I'm here for the long haul.
Whatever it takes.
But it is your turn
to be the high-flying bird.
Oh.
You know, I love seeing you get all suited up
and going to these politician shindigs.
New Leader summit.
And I'm just honored the Party invited me here.
How could they not? Hmm?
They see the intelligence.
The charisma, the beauty.
It just -- It feels like
I'm part of something bigger than me in a way
I've never experienced, really.
Hmm.
How would you feel about me going deeper into politics?
Beyond Saint Jo?
I'd be proud of you.
Yeah. Full stop.
I'm riding with you.
This is your time.
Okay?
And I'm in support of whatever you want to do.
Like you supported me.
I'm here. -Yeah.
You are.
And I'm glad.
Good.
But I've been thinking.
Eventually, we're not gonna be able to hide away in a cabana.
♪♪
Are we ready for that?
Well, I, uh, I think that there may be
some steps before that that we need to take.
Mm-hmm.
If we're getting serious, then maybe it's time
to we tell the family
that we're dating.
Officially. -Mm.
If we're getting serious?
Baby, I am serious as a heart attack.
Are you, Mr. West?Yes, I am.
Oh, so, serious. [ Laughs ][ Laughs ]
What's your name again?
Ralph Angel Bordelon.
Here you go.
It looks like this is you and your wife's fourth payday
loan in the last six months.
Yep. I know. Like I was telling you before --
The law says I need to run a background check.
Can you pass that?
'Cause I don't like my time being wasted.
[ Laughs ] It's the last one anyway.
But yeah, it's all good. Go ahead. Check it out, man.
I got a big payday coming in from the harvest,
so we're gonna square everything away next month.
I promise you we're safe.
Can't blame me for making sure.
Thank you, Mr. Walker.
You're making real change here. I hope you know that.
I hope this piece does what you say it will.
When my audience -- my newly expanded audience --
read what one of NOPD's own
has to say about brutality in the department --
Everyday brutality.
Common as a N'awlins flash flood in the springtime.
Calvin's old crew did some damage,
but they weren't the only ones.
Not by far.
This work can make a difference.
It can make people understand what "defund the police"
really means.
I couldn't have done it without you.
I'm sorry, but I gotta speak on this.
You had a dirty white cop in your own house.
Seems like your judgment is in question.
How do I know you got my back on this?
Because that was a personal situation.
Complicated. This is different.
I've done undercover pieces before.
Not one of my sources has ever been identified,
and if someone did ask,
I'd deny it till my dying day.
You are safe. I promise.
For years, I just had to take it.
Eat that shit.
Then watch them treat our people like shit.
I couldn't take it no more.
[ Message swipe ]
This won't have been in vain.
You're doing God's work.
Truly.
Oh, sookie sookie now.
"Hollywood, hand me my red fedora.
"That way, if we get lost in this here casino,
you'll know how to find me."
Hey, where you been?
I thought tonight was our "date night."
You forgot.
I didn't forget nothing.
You okay?
I'm sorry.
Oh, Lord, have mercy.
Nova has me working like an undervalued employee
on this vaccine drive.
I'll be so happy when it's over tomorrow.
Ooh.
Ah.
Yeah, come on.
Let's, uh, get some of this medicine.
Nah.
We ain't got it tonight, chère.
We don't, do we?
Rain check?
Rain and check.
Hey, Liza, yes, I saw them.
Raves!
Yes, I'm very excited.
Hopefully it will lead to real change.
Real conversation about defunding the NOPD.
"The Today Show"?
Wow!
Uh, but, well -- well, tell them
I'll get back to them as soon as I can.
Thanks.
Oh, wow!
Calm down, Nova. You were rushing this morning.
It's fine.
[ Phone vibrating ]
Oh!
Hey, Aunt Vi, I-I forgot. I'm so sorry.
I made time for you this morning, Micah West.
And I have Nova's vaccine drive,
but your Aunt Vi still showed up for you.
Yes, I know. I'm -- It won't happen again.
Uh-huh.
I had pepper jack grits,
buttermilk fried chicken, salmon cakes,
and the fluffiest scrambled eggs this side of heaven,
and you had the nerve to pull a disappearing act on me.
Where are you anyway?
I'm, um...
I had to go to the library today to finish a paper.
So kids actually go to the library, huh?
Boy, you a man now.
Whatever you're doing and whoever you're doing it
with is your business.
But you'd best be responsible.
Make sure you wrap it
'cause we don't need no little accidents running around here.
Yes, ma'am.
And don't you ever waste my time again.
You hear me? Or I'll tell your mother.
No, please. I don't need that.
Alright. I love you.
I will see you at the vaccine drive.
Alright, yeah. I'm on my way now.
Library. [ Scoffs ]
-Everything alright? -Yeah.
[ Phone thuds ]
I'm sorry you had to hear that.
Mm.
I sometimes forget that you're just a sophomore.
-Why's that? -Hmm.
'Cause you're such a mature soul
with a deep sense of yourself.
I have a day of meetings today in a few hours,
but do you have time?
I'll make time.
Good.
And don't rush.
Your stamina is one of the things
that I appreciate about you.
-Yeah? -Mm-hmm.
You make me feel 10 years younger.
And you make me feel good.[ Moans ]
Real good.
-Hey. -Hey.
Were you expecting something?
Please be careful getting that out the car.
-Will do. -Thank you.
What is it?
Close your eyes.
Hmm.
-Close your eyes. -They're closed.
Come on.
Right here is perfect.
-You ready? -Yeah.
Alright, go ahead, open 'em.
Oh, my God! [ Gasps ]
You didn't? This is the crib I saw?
That's the one you saw.
[ Gasps ] Oh, we can't -- It's so ex-expensive and --
Do you mind taking that in there for me, please?
-No problem. -Thank you.
It's so expensive.
And we've taken out so many loans.
Don't worry about all that.
What I tell you?
Once that harvest money come in,
we gonna be fine.
Ain't nothing too good for you or my little angel, okay?
I-I don't know. I mean --
If you're still thinking about quitting
your nursing home job --I already quit, Darla.
Corona could be in a downswing,
but I ain't taking no chances with you or the baby.
Look, we got that discrimination money coming in.
Let me do something special for somebody special, okay?
I could do that.
Hmm? -Okay.
-Alright, come here. -Thank you.
-I love you. -I love you.
The baby's gonna love it.
I hope so.
I'm sorry if my old dune buggy is a little tight for ya.
It's alright, Nova. I'm fine.
[ Seatbelt clicks ]
Ah, it's a good day.
-Yeah? -Yeah.
Anytime somebody listen to an old man
complainin' about this and that
and actually makes something happen as a result,
I count my blessings. [ Laughs ]
Thank you, Nova, for putting this drive together.
It means a lot to Saint Jo.
I'm just being human.
When this first happened,
it's like the world was saying if you're old,
Black, and poor, your life ain't worth saving.
We didn't matter.
A lot of us went to some dark places last year.
You know, you'd be surprised the things you begin to believe
if somebody keeps telling it to you
over and over again.
Well, hear this over and over again, Mr. Prosper.
We got you.
I got you.
No matter what.
[ Gear shifts ]
Ah, this looks great! Alright!
Hey, look, I want to thank everybody for coming out
to pack these snack bags for the vaccine drive.
Don't want nobody getting dizzy
and passing out after they get their shot,
so put everything that's supposed to be
in the bag in the bag.
Which is water, a fruit, and sandwich.
And a delicious mini-pie from --
All: Vi's Prized Pies and Diner!
Thank you very much
'cause I want to stay married after today.
Alright, let's finish on up. Come on.
It's gonna be a great day!
Okay, so, Hollywood, uh,
I'm gonna run on up to the church
and just make sure that everything is set up, okay?
I thought Nova was on top of all that.
Well, she is, but it's called helping out, Hollywood.
I'll see you later.
Okay.
So, why Nova got you running errands today?
I thought everything was done.
Alright.
I'll see you over at the vaccine drive.
I love you more.
[ Phone rings ]
Look, man, I thought I told y'all to stop calling me, man.
Man: I want to let you know that this call
is being recorded for quality assurance.
I'm with Tri-Way Mortgage -- -I know where you from.
Well, you're now delinquent on your payments, sir. 60 days.
But y'all said y'all was gonna work with me, right?
I mean, last lady I spoke to said I could get an extension.
We worked with you when you took out the loan in the first place.
Yeah, I only came to y'all because my banks
was moving too slow for me to get my cane in the ground.
Well, be that as it may --
I couldn't plant with all this corona stuff going on.
You know that.
You weren't the only one.
Look, I just need some more time.
A few more weeks for my harvest to make.
My cane was bad.
My sugar index was off, but this next batch is gonna be good,
I promise. -Whatever, man.
After 90 days past due, if we're not paid in full,
we're foreclosing on your land.
You got 30 days.
Have a good day. -Hey.
Hey, hold on one second.
You don't have to push yourself too hard today, Mr. Prosper.
Anytime you want to take a break from checking
IDs or handing out sn--snack bags --
Where did all these people come from?
More than I was told to expect.
Not that many folks in Saint Jo.
You got enough vaccines for these folks?
[ Knock on door ]
Hey, there. What's good, family?
Let me get a shot of y'all right quick.
Oh.
Uncle Rah, Black folks is getting vaccinated today, man.
That's a good reason to smile.Alright, alright, you right.
-Yeah. -Yeah, I guess so.
-Ready? One, two. -You got it.
-Three. -Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
Nova said you would be looking for these.
-Appreciate that. -What do you got there?
I'm gonna go talk up that Farmer's lawsuit
while people wait for vaccines.
Pretty smart.We'll see.
And Shemar Moore's baby brother,
you want to help us out?
We got a lot of people waiting in cars out there.
Man, I'm happy to.
I'm just taking some photos for a project I'm doing.
It's called "Black Determination in a Pandemic."
-Oh, really? -Yeah.
I'd like to see that.
Yeah? That's y'all right there.
Oh! That's nice. I like that. Oh, what y'all say?
That's Gucci. -That's Gucci.
You know what?
It's Gucci. -Look here, man.
I'm opening up The Real Spot next week.
You know, online was cool and all,
but going live is going to be even better.
I got a little wall space.
If you wanna put up a picture show or something.
I mean, whenever you're ready. You know, have your own gallery.
That would be amazing.
And yes. Yeah, let's do it.
-Let's do it. -Shoot.
Yeah. That's great.
Let me get one more shot of y'all right quick.
Uh, say -- say "For the People."
For the People!
Bam.
Here you go.
-Have a great day, man. -Thank you so much.
Okay, next up.
Hey, is it cool if I take your picture?
Yeah, totally.
♪ In the morning
♪ My father called me
♪ In the morning
♪ Just to tell me where I was going ♪
♪ He showed me
♪ Well, he told me
Yo, alright, I see you there.
♪ Don't worry about it
♪ Stop worrying about it
What's going on, brother?
I heard it ain't even a real lawsuit.
It's an administrative remedy.
It's like a lawsuit but it's quicker.
It's about getting paid, really.
-Get paid? -Yes, sir.
From the government? Right.
I don't know, Ralph Angel.
Deadline's coming up. I don't want you to miss out.
I don't want to waste my time on all that paperwork
and get my hopes up either.
Just come to the Collective meeting.
They gonna have a-a-a representative
from the government there to give out all the details.
Alright? Please?
Come on. I'll see you there.
[ Camera shutter clicks ]
Slick.
Thank you for coming.
Doctors get any word yet on getting more vaccines
from the state health department?
They haven't heard back yet.
This isn't on you, Nova. You're doing a good thing.
You have to know that.
Maybe, but I took the lead in organizing this
as an example of the Black community helping itself.
Let's get everybody together, see what we can do.
Okay.
So far, the doctors and nurses have given over 300 doses.
We have only 50 doses left.
And there are over 100 more cars in line.
And there are some people from Saint Jo's Parish
with reservations in the back of the line.
And I'm being told that the line is backed up all the way
from Saint Joe to Saint Thomas Parish.
That's them damn vaccine chasers.
Who are all these people anyway?
My guess -- Saint Thomas Parish.
Problem is this drive was targeted for Saint Jo.
For our farmers, food workers,
the elderly, those who've been most vulnerable to the virus.
So then send those Saint Thomas jokers home.
I mean, tell 'em straight up.
White folks who don't live here
can't just come in and steal our vaccine.
Problem is Saint Jo is about 70% Black.
Can't look like we're turning people away
because they're white.
Well, they better be from Saint Jo's then.
-Yeah. -And be able to prove it.
That's the requirement for the shot, right?
Yes, it's just --
My advisers tell me we're on a thin line here.
After a year of pandemic life, people are on edge.
I don't want to turn anyone away,
but we need to start holding back doses.
So what you want us to do?
Aunt Vi, maybe some more snacks
to keep them fed and calm wouldn't hurt?
I'm on it.
And everyone else, you're just head volunteers
checking people with IDs in and confirming reservations.
If they're not on the list, stay calm, cool.
Say you'll need to check with the officials first.
Any questions that get uncomfortable,
send them to the information table up front.
We'll take it from there, okay?
-Okay. -Alright.
Let's do it.
Just when you think the world can't get crazier, it does.
How can the ones who have been affected
the most over this virus be the ones to make sure
it don't even look like we're taking care of ourselves?
Now you said a word.
How're you and Rah doing? Y'all talked today?
Lord.
Ernest should've left me an instruction manual
to his kids.
But he's just one of the problems.
After Ralph Angel, there's Charley.
-Well. -Trying to get back with Davis.
Well, maybe this COVID got people
changing their outlook on things.
Whatever. And Nova.
Oh, my God. -Oh, God, what she do now?
Oh, what ain't she doing?
Did you read the article that she wrote
about defunding the police?
I read and I thought it was good.
Good?
Defunding the police sounds silly as hell to me.
I think that the young people are just saying something
that maybe we should think about.
Nova out here trying to create heaven on Earth
when a lot of folks just trying to survive hell
in their own house.
I know. I was battered.
Now, the police don't always make it better.
But who is a woman in a bad situation
supposed to call when she in danger?
A social worker? Please.
Grab that.
Let's get back here before these folks go crazy.
[ Horn honks ]
Good afternoon. Name on the reservation?
Lawrence Hoven. This is my wife, Laurel.
And how's your day been thus far?
It'll be a lot better when I'm out of this line.
It's been a while. -I understand.
We're doing our best to get everyone who is eligible
for a shot in and out. -Eligible?
What's that mean?So, I work in healthcare.
My husband and son have an underlying condition.
Ain't that enough for a shot?We have limited supply today,
and I'm not seeing your name on the reservation list.
We're just trying to protect our older population.
You do understand, right?
Would you mind if I could see your work ID?
You know what?
I was in such a rush to get here,
I must've left it in my work locker at the clinic.
Silly me.
Are we ready to go here?
Uh, I'm sorry, but she isn't allowed to vaccinate you
without proof of residency.
This is a joke.
[ Engine starts ]
Are you finding what I'm finding?
It looks like half the people in front
aren't even Saint Jo residents.
And there are Saint Jo folks in the back.
What do you want to do?
We just have to tell the truth.
Let the chips fall where they may.
Hello.
Hello, everyone.
I'm Nova Bordelon. Thank you for coming.
But our vaccine supply cannot accommodate everyone.
If you cannot provide proof of residence in Saint Jo,
please exit the line.
We'll let you know when we can do another drive,
hopefully in the near future.
Is she serious?
What the hell?
Oh, man.
I heard a bunch of them jumped the line.
Folks ain't even got appointments.
Don't even live here.
I'm not leaving until they have the last dose given.
I made an appointment weeks ago, so --
Really? Where you from?
I ain't seen you 'round these parts.
I haven't seen you either.
This is ridiculous.
Send a text to the family. Wherever they are in the lot,
tell them to start heading back up this way.
Okay.
He cut the line.
This is a lot.
You okay? -Yes. Thank you.
Woman: You can't take those.
-Hey, hey! -Oh, my God.
-No, stop! Stop! -Hey!
Get back here! I will get you!
-Who are you calling? -The police.
The police? You're sure?
No, but we only have a few dozen doses left.
And just in case, for crowd control.
I don't want this to unravel without doing everything
I can to stop it from happening.
Hi, yes.
Can I get a sheriff down to my vaccine drive?
Thank you for coming today.
If you didn't have an appointment,
I promise you we'll do this again very soon.
-Alright. -Stay safe.
-You, too. -Thank you.
Miss Parthena?
Nova, I know y'all running out of vaccine.
I got a last-minute reservation and I rushed out
and left my license.
But I'm over 65, I'm a farmer, I got conditions.
And I'm scared. I been here since 7:00 a.m.
If there's anything you can do, I would appreciate it.
Of course. Say no more.
This is Parthena Gilmore.
She's a resident and she's also on the reservation list.
Could you? -No problem.
Excuse me.
Yes, ma'am? May I help you?
My aunt and I have been waiting in this line since 6:00 a.m.
I just saw you skip this woman to the head of the line.
I was here first. -I'm sorry.
Are you a resident of Saint Jo?
Don't change the subject. Answer my question, please.
Well, if you must know, this woman's also been here all day,
and she meets all the criteria to be given priority status.
You didn't check her ID. I saw.
She's lived in Saint Josephine all her life.
Or maybe you decided that only
Black people can get vaccinated today.
That's absurd.
I see what's going on here and I won't stand for it.
It's reverse racism.
You must be out of your mind.
We can all vouch that Parthena has been
a longtime resident of Saint Jo and has a right to the vaccine.
Like I'll just take your word for it.
You can.
Sheriff Guidry, thank you so much for coming.
We just were trying to res-- -Alright, alright.
Everybody just calm down.
She didn't have to show me proof of residency.
She's lived here her whole life.
And you know that, Harold.
I tell you what.
It sounds like Miss Katherine
here was here before you were, Parthena.
So why can't y'all just give them both a shot?
Because this lady isn't from here
and didn't make a reservation,
and there are others who did who need these doses.
Here's the thing.
It's important that everything looks fair.
Without bias. Don't you think?
Parthena, why don't you run home and get your identification
and then you can come back later and get your shot.
Sounds fair?
Give me your keys. Here, Hollywood.
I'm going to take you home to get your license
and I'll meet you back at the house.
You ought to be ashamed of yourself, Sheriff.
You ought to stop trying to ruining cops' lives
before you ruin your own.What's that supposed to mean?
It means you got a big mouth. Defund the police?
Over my dead body.
I called you here to keep the peace.
That's what I'm doing.
You're lucky I don't cite you for all these
extra cars around here.
It exceeds your use permit.
You got it?
Thank you, Vi.
I don't know what I would've done without you today.
I've never felt so disrespected.
All they want to do is take our guns, destroy this country.
I know. We can't worry about that.
We just got to keep lifting each other up.
No matter what happens.
If we do that, I promise we can't lose in the end.
We'll get you this together.
I saw you try to move this woman to the front of the line,
and they are running out of vaccine.
I won't have it.
Look, I just got out of line to go to the bathroom.
I was here before.
That's what I was trying to tell her,
but she swears we are up to something.
Oh, that's ridiculous.
I have been watching you all day.
Skipping over us, looking at us like we don't belong here.
Well, do you? Do you belong here?
This is a small town, and I don't remember seeing you here.
I have as much right to be here as anybody else in this line.
So what you say is that she doesn't have a right to --
Sir. You need to lower your voice.
What? Excuse me, young officer,
but I'm trying to explain something to this lady.
Now, maybe -- maybe you should find out what happened first
before you start to assume to tell me to lower my voice.
Right. Hey, he's just doing his job.
-He's just doing his job. -Man, just back off!
-Back off me, man. -Step over here.
Look, I'm sick and tired of this crap,
so don't put your hands on me, you understand?
-You need to relax. -Don't tell me to relax.
-That's it. That's it. -Hey!
Mr. Prosper!
What did you do? What did you do?
This is what you call keeping the peace?
Somebody call -- Somebody call somebody!
Somebody call an ambulance!
-He's dead. -Get help, please!
Prosper, stay with us, stay with us.
Need medical units to a vaccine drive.
Call for help!
Woman: Go, Ree Ree.