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In the spring of 1986, I was 13 years old,

and after a year off the commune,

my family was finally figuring out who we were.

I made your favorite... eel head soup.

Maybe I'll put that in the time capsule.

Oh. Is your school doing a time capsule project?

I remember those.

Me and Santi have to finish it by the end of the week.

We're supposed to put in something that shows who we are.

They want our whole family to put stuff in, too.

I've been meaning to get rid of some evidence.

Count me in.

And I've always wanted to age Scotch,

but I never had the patience.

- I'll pop a bottle in there. - Hey, Dad.

- It's a school assignment. - Right.

Gin, then.

I got that.

Kids, have a great day.

Shine your light.

Maybe I'll put in a picture of me

so future generations can see

what model, actress,

and part-time veterinarian Santamonica looked like as a kid.

Just as fabulous.

Okay.

Who wants to ride to school in my Ferrari?

- Me. - Love you guys.

Yep, in 1986,

it was perfectly normal for three children

to climb into the passenger seat of a sports car.

Hey, babe, remember Marcus Davis from Berkeley?

Gosh, I haven't heard that name in ages.

We haven't seen him since our wedding.

- What's he up to? - Well, he's working

for Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign.

He says they're looking for on-ground legal counsel

and a national campaign organizer.

They're offering us jobs!

- What? - Damn, Paul.

You just sitting here and got offered a job?

It pays to be white.

♪ In the mix ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, they keep trying ♪

♪ But they can't stop us ♪

♪ 'Cause we got a love ♪

♪ That keeps rising up ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix ♪

♪ Life turns around ♪

♪ 'Round and 'round it goes ♪

♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up world ♪ ♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up ♪

♪ And that's for sure ♪ ♪ Mixed-up ♪

♪ In the mix ♪ ♪ Baby ♪

♪ We're gonna get by ♪

♪ We're gonna ♪ ♪ On our own, side by side ♪

♪ Love's all we need to be free ♪ ♪ Lo-o-o-ve is all ♪

♪ I got you, you got me ♪

♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix ♪

♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪

♪ I-I-In the mix-ish ♪

I mean, this is great, honey.

It's... It's... It's what we've always wanted to do, right?

I mean, fight for something or someone we believe in.

Ah, it's flattering he reached out.

Yeah. This will finally give us purpose.

What do you think?

I mean, it sounds incredible.

But I don't know if we have it in us anymore.

And what about the kids? It just doesn't seem practical.

When have we ever been practical?

Yeah, but they'd want us on the ground in every state.

And we'd be living out of a bus.

Wait. On the road?

Y'all just got back from Fraggle Rock.

You can't leave again.

If you wanna go so bad, why don't you just go by yourself?

Then everybody will be happy.

Well, I'd be happy helping elect

America's first black president.

- Ah. - We can be a part of it.

It would be amazing.

I mean, it's certainly something to consider.

I can't believe y'all are leaving again.

I just got you back.

We haven't made the decision yet.

But I know you.

You'll leave.

Well, will you at least

give Jesse Jackson my phone number?

I do love a man with power.

Denise, Reverend Jackson is a married man.

He's not gonna risk his reputation

cheating on his wife.

Oh. Yeah.

Class, this is your eighth grade entrance paperwork.

Next year, you will be someone else's problem.

I'm looking forward to that,

just like my unpaid summer months.

What am I supposed to put down?

Just put black.

But I'm not black. I'm mixed.

Tamika was reacting to me

the same way black people reacted to Tiger Woods

when he said he wasn't black.

He was "Cablinasian,"

which he described as a person of Caucasian, Black,

Native American, and Asian descent.

Yeah, that really pissed off the black community,

and the reason for their collective anger

dates back to slavery.

Back then, there was a thing called the "one drop rule,"

which meant that if you had

even one drop of black blood in your genes, you were black.

It was a way to make sure

biracial children who didn't look black...

- Hmm. - ...weren't accidentally given...

- Huh? Oh. - ...the same rights as white people.

These days, people use the term "mixed" to define themselves,

but to some black people, that can feel like we're trying to

distance ourselves from blackness.

So when I said...

I'm not black. I'm mixed.

...to Tamika, it felt like I was saying...

I'm half white, so I'm better than you,

like Tiger Woods.

Whatever, girl.

You can say you're mixed 'til you're blue in the face,

but at the end of the day,

you'll still be black in the face.

No, Ms. Johnson, you can't add a box.

Just fill it out as is.

I'm really gonna miss this.

I tried to tell you.

Uh-oh.

I know that face.

What's the issue? Boys or bloating?

I'm better equipped at dealing with one over the other,

but try me.

I'm just frustrated.

I have to fill out this stupid school form,

and I can only mark white or black.

That's easy. Just mark black.

No, I'm half white, so I'm better than you.

Yeah, I didn't say that,

but that's what Aunt Dee-Dee heard.

Rainbow, you're half black, so... you black.

But I'm also half white.

That might be scientifically accurate,

but science has no place in the real world.

You black.

I know. But I'm white, too.

Girl, what is this even for?

Aren't you supposed to be learning about planets or something?

You know what?

I'm gonna petition the school to add a "mixed" option.

R-R-Rainbow, listen to me.

We have limited time together,

so I need to get in all my Aunt Dee-Dee wisdom now.

Trust me, there's gonna be a time

when you're gonna realize you're black.

Why does everyone keep trying to tell me what I am?

I'm mixed!

Maybe you have a point, because a black child

would never talk to her Auntie that way.

Ooh!

My family was really taking to

the time capsule project.

For my parents, this turned into a walk down memory lane.

Wow. This takes me back.

You remember my dashiki phase?

- Remember mine? - I do.

Oh, look at this.

I gave this to you to wipe your eyes

- the first time we got tear-gassed. - Uh-huh. What a day that was.

That's when we met Marcus.

Man, that speech he delivered was magical.

But all I could see was you,

this warrior woman

full of passion about fighting the power.

Paul, we'd been tear-gassed.

Neither one of us could see anything.

We have to jump on this Jesse Jackson campaign, don't we?

We do, babe. It's who we are.

People who fight for something bigger than themselves.

But what about the kids?

They're so young.

Do we really want to uproot their lives again?

We were young, too, when we started fighting,

and it turned us into who we are today.

You're right.

This could be a great chance to give them what we had...

a chance to make a difference.

So, you want to relive the glory days?

This has never been washed.

- Ever. - Ooh!

Don't mess this up.

Use your good eye.

I forgot which one it is.

Okay, stay still.

One, two, three.

That's the last one.

I think I blinked!

I'm sure it's fine.

I can't use it if I blinked!

What am I supposed to put in the time capsule now?

We can make a video, like Gallagher.

Like who?

He's hilarious.

He smashes watermelons with his hammer,

and it sprays the whole audience.

And then what happens?

That's it.

I'm out.

Are mixed people even supposed to be smashing watermelons?

Great job on the Montgomery case.

You cracked it, Alicia.

I need to talk to you.

I made a good choice when I hired you.

Just imagine where this firm would be

if you hadn't been living in the woods for 15 years.

Uh...

I wanted to tell you, Paul and I got offered jobs

with the Jesse Jackson campaign.

We'd be going state to state through the election.

We're pretty sure we're gonna take it.

Hold on.

Uh, you're quitting on me

to go on the road for...

a baseball player?

Please tell me you know the difference

between Jesse Jackson and Reggie Jackson.

How am I supposed to keep up when there's five of them?

Look, I've been wanting to

talk to you about something for a while.

Have a seat.

- Hey, babe. - Hey, honey.

Oh. Come here, come here. Listen.

You're not gonna believe this.

Hello, Paul and Alice.

This is the Reverend Jesse Jackson.

I look forward to working with you.

Thanks for helping me

- "keep hope alive." - "Keep hope alive."

Wow.

He said our names. Sort of.

I already called Marcus.

I said, "Make room for us on that bus."

Paul, we can't do it.

- We have to stay here. - That's a good one, honey.

No, I'm serious.

Harrison just offered to make me partner at the firm.

We have to stay here.

I need a picture of me for the time capsule project,

but all I can find is this family photo.

So, have any of you seen the scissors?

Mnh-mnh.

Alicia, this is our chance

to go out there and change the world.

We can't do that if we're stuck here.

I know we were excited about this campaign,

but I'd be a partner at the firm.

And I'm so proud of you,

but a-are we really a family

who'd give up on our dreams for a raise?

Of course not.

Maybe Denise. And Harrison.

I worry about Santi, but...

It's more than a raise, Paul.

I've been out of practice for 15 years

and still managed to become the top lawyer at the firm.

We can't just change the plans.

You change plans all the time.

I left work expecting lasagna

and came home to beetloaf.

Well, we always said we wanted to help

as many people as possible,

and this is the best way to do that.

Wh... Who are you helping by taking this partnership?

My dad?

You can put them high all you want.

I'm finding those scissors.

For some reason, none of my track friends

had been returning my calls,

but I knew just where to find them.

Lip-syncing studios in the mall were the TikTok of the '80s.

Well, look who DeBarged her way in here.

We heard about your little petition.

You really didn't want to put black that bad, huh?

But I'm not black. I'm...

- Mixed. - Mixed.

Yeah, yeah. We know.

Why do you guys care what I put on the form?

We don't. Put whatever you want.

Fine. Whatever.

Empty your backpack.

I saw you steal a costume.

We didn't steal anything.

This stuff probably has lice anyway.

What is this?

That's my hat.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, do you think you're just gonna walk out of here

with that coat?

What?

No, I'm just trying it on.

Put it back.

♪ But the air is so heavy and dry ♪

You four are coming with me.

Go.

We will be filing a motion for summary judgement

based on these newly adduced facts.

Come on. I'll pour you a loser's Scotch.

That's why you're partner material.

Hey. Sorry to bother you.

But I've never seen anyone

take my boss out to the shed like that.

Brenda, right?

Yeah.

It's just... I've never met a black lawyer,

much less a woman, who kicks so much butt.

I'm just doing my job.

It's impressive.

I always wanted to go to law school,

but I'm too afraid to take the first step.

Girl, I went to law school in the '60s.

You can do this.

You know what?

Have a seat. Let's talk.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

Security,

somebody threw shampoo in the fountain again.

10-4.

Why is this happening?

Why do you think it's happening?

You think Mr. Raggedy Mustache

is the first mall cop to pull something like that?

Stuff like this happens to black folks all the time.

Got that right.

This is the moment

my Aunt Dee-Dee had warned me about.

I may have felt mixed,

but the world didn't see me any differently

than it saw my friends.

And that meant no matter what we did or how we looked,

for some people, it would never be enough.

I feel sick.

Why couldn't I see it?

That's why we got so mad

when you didn't want to put "black" on your form.

It felt like you didn't have our backs.

Guys, I'm really sorry.

Don't even trip.

You're not alone.

You've got us.

His mustache is pretty raggedy.

Mm-hmm.

Looking like a clearance-rack Tom Selleck.

- Just... - Sir.

- ...going to see my dad. - Can I help you?

- Sir. - He's my dad. Trust me.

Bring Your Kid to Work Day isn't for another month, Paul.

Why do you have to ruin everything I'm passionate about?

Because everything you're passionate about is stupid.

The job. With the Jackson campaign.

This is the opportunity I've been hoping for

since the commune,

and of course you have to sabotage it

by putting your hooks in Alicia.

That was a business decision.

Alicia is my best lawyer.

But... at the same time,

I didn't want to lose my family again.

Paul?

What's going on in here?

He's upset because he thinks the partnership

is some ploy to keep you from the Jackson campaign.

This has nothing to do with Harrison.

But since you're here, you should know

I've decided to take the partnership.

That's fantastic!

Okay.

Why don't I leave you two alone?

In my office.

Be nice.

I don't understand. We agreed we'd do the campaign.

W-W-We're supposed to be changing the world.

I'm already doing that right here.

Did you know I'm the first black woman

to make partner in the state?

And today, I inspired another black woman to go to law school.

Yeah, well, that's good for you, but what about the kids?

Have you thought about them?

What are you talking about? The kids are doing fine here.

But I don't want the kids to just be fine.

They could be so much more.

We can't let them get stuck in this town.

This town has been great for them.

This town has been great for me.

The only person who has a problem here seems to be you.

Congratulations on your promotion.

Isn't this great?

Do you want the nice version or the truth?

'Cause the answer to both is "No."

Unh-unh, little girl.

You can't be playing with scissors.

That rule's only for Johan.

We call them "Johan rules."

Uh, what are you doing?

I couldn't find a good picture of just me,

so I thought I'd cut myself out of this one.

Sit down.

Santi, that's your mama's favorite picture.

But look at them. They're so tacky.

I don't need them.

Who are you calling tacky?

Lord, these light-skinned kids are testing me today!

When my dad found out I was in mall jail...

...he was ready to go

full-blown white man on them.

Get up, Bow. We're leaving.

Excuse me. Who are you?

I'm her father, and I'm taking her home.

Sir, I'm so sorry.

This was a big misunderstanding.

But this isn't a "misunderstanding."

This is why we can't get stuck in this backwards town.

Let's go, Bow.

Thank you, but I want to stay.

Stay?

I can't let you stay with... Rosco.

Yeah, but...

you and Mom taught us to stand up against stuff like this.

So, I'd like to stay here with my friends

until their parents come.

I want to show them that I have their backs,

just like they have mine.

Dad thought we had to leave town for us to thrive.

But there we were,

growing right through the cracks in the sidewalk.

Okay, Bowdie.

You can stay, but I'm gonna stay with you.

You couldn't have said he was all our dads?

Mm-hmm.

Hey, hon.

Uh, dinner's ready.

And, um... I also wanted to apologize about earlier.

Mm-hmm.

I'm sorry, too.

I know you really wanted to take that campaign job.

I did.

But I realize now why I wanted it so bad.

You know, it's just that I, uh... I grew up here.

I left this place to make a difference in the world,

and then 20 years later, I'm right back where I started.

Paul, you were off raising a family.

Yeah, and look at you.

All of you make a difference in the world every day.

Uh, you're an accomplished lawyer.

And the kids!

You know, when we moved here,

Rainbow couldn't decide where to sit in the cafeteria.

Now she's standing up to security guards

and sticking by her friends.

Okay, we're gonna talk about that later, but go on.

Well... Well, everyone... is thriving here,

and I feel like I'm...

I'm being left behind.

Babe, you know you can make change here, right?

And if you're that passionate about the Jackson campaign,

you don't have to leave to do it.

You know what, you're right. No, you're right.

I can... still work the campaign right here in town.

Mm-hmm.

Does that mean you're getting a job?

Oh. Yeah, well, you know, don't worry.

I won't let it make me any less of a man.

Mm-hmm.

Now, tell me about that security guard.

Goodbye, children.

Aunt Dee-Dee.

Hmm?

Sorry I got mad at you before.

But you were right.

I'm not mixed. I'm black.

And I'm embarrassed it took me so long

to get how the world sees me.

Just because the world sees you one way

doesn't mean that's how you have to see yourself.

I don't understand.

I wanted to get you ready

for what you'll be up against out there.

But for me, things are black and white.

It's different for you.

Maybe you can be black and mixed.

Yeah. I like that.

But how would I make it work?

Girl, I don't know.

You gonna have to take that mulatto journey for yourself.

But I'm sorry for pressuring you.

It's up to you to decide who you are.

Thanks, Aunt Dee-Dee.

This year, I learned that standing up for myself

could really make a change.

My mom threatened to sue the mall

and got that security guard fired in 15 seconds flat.

And the whole family got unlimited mall videos for a year.

♪ No ♪

♪ Don't let him worry you so ♪

♪ Once I met you, I let go ♪

So, at the end of the day, Johan got his video.

It was the perfect thing for the time capsule.

♪ Don't you know, don't you know? ♪

Santi realized she could be a star with her family.

- ♪ You got me over him ♪ - My mom was a strong, proud black woman,

who, in a world of white men, was going to make a change.

♪ You must have been heaven-sent ♪

My dad found purpose as an activist

who could keep fighting from right where he was.

And I finally realized

I could be a part of two communities at the same time.

I wasn't mixed or black.

I was mixed and black.

- ♪ All over him ♪ - In the spring of 1986,

I was 13 years old,

and after a year off the commune,

my family was changed forever.

♪ There's just you ♪

♪ How did you know? ♪

♪ 'Cause I never told ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

♪ No more charades ♪

♪ My heart's been displayed ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

♪ You found out ♪

♪ I've got a crush on you ♪

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