Systematicracism Stories

After the sudden loss of her younger brother, and police brutality in her community, Essence Bridges and her crew set out to make a club at their school that celebrates Black Beauty. The only issue is not everyone at the school is on board with the idea, especially her her principal Mr.Grace. Besides trying to stand up for acceptance and appreciation in the Black community, she's going through her own identity crisis being Black and Dominican and the Hispanic students don't particularly care for her. Can Essence stand up for what she believes in with the odds against her all while still grieving her little brother? With the help of her friends, can Essence persuade Mr. Grace or even go against his wishes to achieve her goal? Or Will she ultimately get distracted by a new love spark with a football player?

Not everything in Thunder and Lightning's life is a battle for life or death with the Markonians. Some things are perhaps even more important. Just as the heroes use their powers to protect the innocent, Jennifer and Anissa can use their voices to do that same. This little sisterly outing, with Grace joining her wife and sister-in-law, follows the ladies on a roadtrip of hard truths, hope for the future, bonding, and love.