The show opens with Mary Jane watching a show she did about human trafficking on her television as she bakes what looks like a beautiful cake. Former victim, Leah Albright-Bird of Bridget's Dream is the guest. They discuss California's Prop 35, which brought about harsher sentencing for sex traffickers, among other things. She warns about how social media gets used by sex traffickers for recruitment purposes. This is contrasted with an Emmy nomination celebration for a different show on talkBACK because it becomes the low ratings for the trafficking story becomes a topic for conversation. At a brainstorming meeting MJ suggests bringing back the ugly black woman story. MJ shows up at Val's to celebrate the Emmy nomination, but they just talk in the car. Cut to MJ at home in bed with Cutty Buddy. There is a cute conversation afterward in bed with him. MJ goes to her mom and dad's to share the news. A friend comes over to Tracy's place while Patrick is there taking care of Dazia. She brings food for Dazia, and tells about Tracy being arrested for shoplifting. Patrick gives the friend money that is owed to her by Tracy. Co-workers, Greg and Kara, chat in the company kitchen. Greg is mouthing off about Mary Jane's attitude at work. Kara walks out on him. Patrick walks Dazia to school due to car trouble. He is informed by the principal about a $488 debt for school lunches. MJ gets into a parking lot altercation with a jerk who calls her despicable names before driving off. MJ goes home and cries. Val comes over with wine, cake, and a gift for celebration. Tracy calls Patrick collect from the county jail and tells him bail is set for $3000. MJ gives Patrick the money right away when he asks. On talkBack, there is a black women's beauty show that brings up Psychology Today's briefly published "Ugly Black Woman" article. India Arie, Mark Anthony Neal, and Michaela Angela Davis are guests on her show. Patrick visits Tracy in jail, but he lies to her about obtaining the bail money. Instead, he goes to Dazia's school to pay off the lunch debt. At home, MJ is watching TV, when Sheldon calls to ask her for dinner, and she accepts. The show closes as they enter a small place on the streets of Atlanta.
I absolutely love how the stories on talkBACK are legitimate stories. It makes for quality television that makes a difference. I recommend checking them out for more information using a search engine. Honorable mention: MJ's monologue to Val about how nobody reaches out to her to say good job despite her best efforts to be a supportive influence to others.
No comments:
Post a Comment