Ruth’s sister who embraces her African heritage by adopting a new name, representing a different approach to coping with racial identity and societal expectations.

Ruth’s teenage son, who experiences the complexities of fitting in both white and black communities while learning to adapt to different social environments.

Ruth and Adisa’s mother, who works as a domestic and tries to instill gratitude and awareness of societal inequalities in her daughters.

A character linked to white supremacy who undergoes a significant personal transformation throughout the narrative.

Turk’s wife, who struggles with grief and hatred following a personal tragedy, leading to complex revelations about her family background.

Brittany’s father, representing an older generation of white supremacists who adapts his beliefs over time.

A public defender dedicated to her work, who grapples with understanding her own privileges and biases while striving to improve and advocate for justice.

A media personality reminiscent of real-life activists, who speaks out on racial issues and resonates with some characters’ suppressed emotions.