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? I know my parents loved me ?

?Stand behind me, come what may ?

? I know now that I'm ready, yeah ?

? For I finally heard them say ?

? It's a different world ?

? Ooh ?

? Than where you come from ?

? Yes, it is now, yeah ?

? Here's our chance to make it, hey! ?

? And if we focus on our goal ?

? You can dish it ?

? We can take it, hey ?

? Just remember that you've been told ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? It's a different world ?

? Yeah, than where you come from ?

? Ooh ?

? Than where you come from! ?

If you're looking for your lips, they're right over here.

I don't know what he sees in her.

- She's very attractive. - Please!

She should be sniffing luggage at the airport.

Ooh, jealousy doesn't become you.

I'm hardly concerned with Dwayne and his post-summer plaything.

Besides, autumn is upon us,

and he'll soon be seeking the comforts of home�

and mama.

- You? - Now you're catching on.

Oh, you're right. He's probably whispering,

"Let me go" in her ear right about now.

Kimberly, Dwayne has been with his Kinishewa kitten for two months.

He's wanted me for two years.

You mark my words,

I will get my man.

- Tic-tac-toe, I win. - Oh, you cheated.

How? How could I cheat?

You distract me with your eyes and then you make your move.

Is that all it takes?

Lord, you two are generating more heat than my kitchen.

Hey, Mr. Gaines.

Okay, here they are,

all the books for Professor Randolph's class.

You bought the books, you're not even registered for the class?

Kim, an opportunity like this comes once in a lifetime.

I am getting in. Enough said.

What is all this fuss about one teensy-weensy class?

Professor Randolph is one of this country's foremost authorities

in African-American history.

If he's so wonderful, how come I haven't heard of him?

If you paid attention to something other than Dwayne and Kinu,

you might have.

Somebody had a healthy helping of meow mix this morning.

Whitley, Professor Randolph is from Stanford,

and he's written the most incredible book.

Which I have read twice.

My cousin, Matthew, read it three times.

Can't anyone in your family remember what they read the first time?

Matthew is just as excited about this class as I am.

He's going to come and take it on exchange from Avery.

Oh, what a lovely young lady that Canoe is.

I'm so glad she drifted into Dwayne's pitiful life.

She should transfer to Hillman.

She should transfer to the Bermuda Triangle.

Kinu.

- Hey, partner. - What's up, coach?

I'm happy to see you and Kinu still get along so well.

- Well, the woman's got it going on. - I'm glad you think so.

Now that you stopped blocking the path to Whitley,

a real man can ease on down that road.

- What real man is that? - Me, fool.

Oh, come on, man, you won't be easing anywhere.

But whatever Whitley and I had is a thing of the past,

so go ahead, take your best shot, champ.

I'm about to do that.

Oh! Go ahead.

Whitley, Whitley, what does a hungry brother have to do

to get a bite of your burger?

Get a life and a new toupee for that upper lip.

Hot damn!

Whoo!

- Thank you. - Come on.

- Thank you very much. - Come on.

Man! She cut you off like a hangnail, baby.

But like a hangnail, I shall return.

Stimulating.

I believe I need this class more than calculus.

Well, visiting professors always attract a bevy of beauties.

Well, those that didn't come to see him can come to see me.

You remind me of myself as a boy.

I bet Matthew missed the bus.

It's not like him to be late for the first day of class.

He'll be here, Freddie, don't worry.

This is "The African-American Experience."

I'm Professor Howard Randolph.

Who are you?

Why are you here?

From what African tribe are you descended?

What is this? A class or the census?

Apparently, your tribe is still lost.

My people are Xhosa.

Unfair advantage. The brother is South African.

But he may know more about African-American history

than many of you who were born and raised here.

And to paraphrase Marcus Garvey,

"A nation without knowledge of its history is like a tree without roots."

Oh! I have to get in. He is amazing.

Now, keeping this in mind, let's ask ourselves,

"What does it mean to be Black in America?"

I may not be the best person to answer that question.

- Matthew! - Peace!

OH, he's my cousin� on my mom's side.

Groovy. Why don't you have a seat.

Come on, Matthew.

Being Black in America is to be a hostage in your own country.

Now, that's interesting. Can you elaborate?

Yeah, it's simple.

I mean, we are American, and yet we are still struggling

to be a part of that American dream.

I feel we're paid up, and it's time we got some play.

Well, I disagree. I feel that there is equal opportunity for everyone.

Although I'm somewhat divided on the issue.

I wonder why, Miss Mocha.

- Miss Mocha? - Yeah.

So I am to understand that you are 100% pure African?

Uh, sir, I guess I never really thought about it.

Obviously.

For you unregistered students

who still wish to accept the challenge which this class offers,

you are to write me a statement, 50 words or less,

specifying exactly what you feel you can contribute to this class.

Now, I need them by the end of tomorrow. No exceptions.

Are there any questions?

Wonderful.

I'm sure I'll be very impressed by your statements.

I'd better be.

Now, who can tell me the significance

of the death of Crispus Attucks?

He was the first person to die in the American Revolution.

Thus setting a trend for Black men�

who always die first in the movies.

Thank you!

Jaleesa�

Jaleesa, look at these!

- What- - Oh!

"Whitley, I've decided to take action"

"against the endless obstacles in our path.

"With eternal admiration,

the man your heart truly deserves."

I knew Dwayne would come to his senses!

Now, what makes you think those are from Dwayne?

Jaleesa, a woman knows her man.

But Dwayne is not your man.

But these flowers say he wants to be.

I'm going over there right now and show him my appreciation.

Mmm-hmm. Don't trip on your ego on the way out.

Hey, Whitley. What's up with the rosebush?

Dwayne, I read the note and�

I don't know what to say.

Oh, I do. You tell Romeo Ron he's out of his league.

- Ron? - I heard him order flowers this morning.

If I would've known they were for you�

Doesn't he know you can't be bought?

You need a man who's dedicated to you,

a man who cares about you.

Don't I know it.

I'll just come back later and thank Ron.

Hey, Whitley, wait a minute.

Um, I was hoping we'd get a chance to talk, you know?

I haven't seen you much.

Well, I'm busy, you're busy.

Life be that way sometime.

Yeah, I know, but I miss my friend.

Of course, you do, but I understand your situation.

You're all alone in Japan, nobody to talk to.

These summer flings can be so intoxicating-

Hey, hey, hey, that's not the deal.

- I didn't mean- - I know what you meant.

- Hi, hon. Dinner has arrived. - Hey, baby.

Hello, Whitley.

Oh, nice flowers.

An admirer gave them to me.

You probably have quite a few.

Hey, want to join us for dinner?

- Cold cuts. - No, thank you, Kikukala.

I've had enough bologna today.

Oh, Dad, you got to help me get into Professor Randolph's class.

He blew my mind.

Oh, well, did he blow it to the extent that you can't write the essay?

Oh, no, no, I've written the essay.

Oh, well, this is a proud day.

Think good old Dad will put in a good word for me?

No, good old Dad will not. Mmm-mmm.

Let your work speak for itself.

Dad, if I don't get any special treatment, why did I come to Hillman?

Free tuition.

La Dos Vita.

No, no, no. That's La Dolce Vita.

Whatever.

Sounds like a movie Whitley will enjoy.

Hey, man, listen to me.

You are wasting your time trying to go out with Whitley.

Trust me. I know Whitley.

Better men have tried and failed, all right?

It's a matter of taking a mature, yet suave approach.

- I've been sensitive. - Uh-huh.

- I've sent flowers. - Oh, yeah.

I've planned an evening of fine food and film.

She's been fully prepped.

Whitley will never be prepped for you, bro.

Well, one woman never truly could be.

Why not?

Because it takes six women

to handle a manly man like me.

You are one sick individual, you know that?

Now pay very, very close attention.

Whitley, how would you like to be wined and dined

tomorrow evening?

- By whom? - By me, of course.

I'd love to.

Mature, yet suave.

I just love myself.

I'm going out with Whitley tonight!

Woo-hoo.

I'm going out with Whitley.

Ron.

Ron, I can't believe you're actually going through with this.

You act like going out with Whitley is going to hurt me.

It might.

If Whitley is the one doing the hurting,

I say, "Hurt me, baby!"

Uh, wha-

Why are you going out with Ron?

Why not?

You said he was a slimy little tadpole in toad's clothing.

He was less mature then. So was I.

It was just last week.

You know, you are playing a very dangerous game with those two.

You know Ron and Dwayne are best friends.

Oh, relax, Jaleesa, it's just two buddies going out for a good time.

Oh, so I guess that's your "just buddies" jump suit?

Dwayne- Ron will like it.

What was that? "Dw� Dw� Dwayne"?

- I did not "Dw� Dw� Dwayne." - Yes, you did.

- No, I did not. - Yes, you did.

Whitley, all I have to say is just take it easy on Ron.

He's like a helpless puppy around you.

A helpless puppy.

Most men are.

These cookies Whitley baked me are scrumptious.

And the note, mmm, even tastier.

"Ronaldus, consider this an hors d'oeuvre."

Hey, Ron, don't you think it's kind of strange

that Whitley wants to go out with you now?

She had to come to her senses sooner or later.

I'm just glad she did it before I graduated.

Yo! Rebel without a clue, have you listened to this yet?

Hi, Ron. It's me, Whitley.

Hello!

Calling to remind you we're meeting at 7:00

to go to Conan's Cave,

located at 3269 Sycamore Lane.

Sycamore�

Time is ticking away much too slowly.

I'll see you�

at 7:00!

So you think she left these messages for your benefit?

Oh, I suppose she left them for yours?

Th� Th� Th� There you go.

Don't flatter yourself.

Just because you didn't live up to Whitley's challenge-

- Don't go there, Ron. - You already got one woman.

What do you need, a harem? Women to drop grapes in your mouth

and fan your big, funky, flat, ashy, corn-having feet?

I need to stop looking out for a brother who's too simple to look out for himself.

- Go ahead, heartbreak. - You don't have to take me seriously.

- All right, I won't. - But tonight�

Whitley will.

And in the immortal words of Bartles & Jaymes,

"Thanks for your support."

- But Professor Rudolph- - Randolph.

Randolph, yes. I've been away in the Rhineland,

separated from my people. I need this class.

"Because you blew my mind."

Terrence, this is not even a complete sentence.

- It's a statement. - Not a very powerful one.

Points for originality?

I'll give you credit for quitting while you're ahead.

Hey, Terrence.

If he didn't let me in, you don't have a prayer.

Professor Randolph.

Winnifred Brooks.

I would love to be in this class.

Put your paper on the desk. I'll look at it later.

I couldn't contain my feelings on a simple piece of paper.

Listen, I'm very sorry, Ms. Brooks but I really can't extend the deadline.

You don't have to.

Through the darkness of night, and the heat of day.

A ship sailed with haste from the African bay.

This ship carried cargo more precious than gold,

carried human beings who were meant to be sold,

robbed of their culture, to their history blind.

Knowledge is essential to a strong Black mind.

Let us be historically and culturally immersed.

Let us feed our own hunger

and quench our own�

thirst.

Now we realize what we need most,

we possess deep inside.

It's a feeling of spirit

and we call it Black pride.

Well, you've obviously gone through great pains

to prepare yourself.

But you're no Zora Neale Hurston�

yet.

I'll see you Tuesday in class.

Thank you! Thank you.

I� I'll be back to clean this later.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

- Winnifred Brooks? - Yes.

Stay thirsty.

? Five, six, seven, ho! ?

? Everybody in the house, get ready ?

? We're going to do the caveman ?

? All the ladies, come on ?

? Yeah, everybody. Are you ready? ?

? Come on, now ?

? Yeah ?

? Are there any tribaldecks In the house? ?

Whitley, let's sit down.

- Oh, that was fun. - Yes, yes.

- My lady. - Ronaldus.

- Want dessert? - Oh, none for me. You go ahead.

Wayne, party of two.

Wayne, your table is ready. Wayne?

Mmm, the pterodactyl tart looks yummy.

Sure you don't want to share one?

You keep staring at the door. You ready to go home?

No, no. I could stay here all night.

Good. 'Cause I'm glad you're here with me.

- Ron� - I'm serious.

Tonight is the culmination of three years of hard work,

three years of carrying a torch,

three years of hoping against hope.

Ron is like a helpless puppy around you.

Three years of panting after you.

No, stop, please.

I� I have to tell you.

- You've been such a gentleman. - I don't have to be.

No, really. You've been wonderful.

I'm the one who-

Who's made this the best date I've ever had.

You're not making this very easy, Ron.

I'm sorry I even dragged you into this.

What are you saying? I'm the one that asked you out.

And I accepted, hoping to make Dwayne� jealous.

But you baked me cookies.

I even thought he might show up here tonight.

Chocolate chip cookies.

Instead, he's curled up somewhere with Kinu.

I'm sorry, Ron.

So am I.

Can you forgive me?

Is there anything I can do?

A kiss might help.

I had to try.

I knew it wasn't me you wanted to be with.

I was just hoping tonight you'd see that Ron Johnson

isn't just some funny little guy in a funny little hat.

I see why you're Dwayne's best friend.

I don't know about that.

He'll probably have my stuff out in the hallway when I get home.

- I've lost him, haven't I, Ron? - It's hard to say.

But I hope not. I'm not real fond of that Kinu.

Really?

She's always hanging around the house.

I'm about to start charging home girl one-third of the rent.

So you think I still have a chance?

I'll tell you this much.

He can't stand that you're here with me now.

And I can't wait to get home

and not tell him a thing about what happened tonight.

I like that thinking, Ron.

Oh, Ronaldus, I had a fantabulous time.

Don't forget our step.

Huey!

I'd rather remember our kiss.

Why not?

So that's how it is?

That's how it is.

So that's what it's like to kiss a real man.

She wore me out.

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