Jade’s mentor from Woman to Woman, an upper-middle-class black woman and St. Francis alum, whose relationship with Jade evolves from viewing her as someone to be fixed to listening to her needs.

One of Jade's best friends at St. Francis, a white scholarship student from a predominantly white neighborhood, who learns to better understand racial issues affecting Jade.

A divorced woman working two jobs to support her family, who has a close relationship with Jade and sees the potential for learning in imperfect circumstances.

Jade's 20-year-old uncle and her mother's younger brother, a college drop-out who is finding his way as a local deejay after experiencing a personal tragedy.