The Johnsons are preparing for their annual Martin Luther King Day ski trip when one of Junior's friends explains how he is volunteering that day. Dre and family give Junior's friend a history lesson on Martin Luther King.
Dre is upset with Junior for not nodding in acknowledgement. Bow doesn't understand why it is a big deal, so Dre explains the signifiicance of nodding in Black culture.
Bow visits her dad to get clarity on why she is upset that Junior's girlfriend is white. He reminds her of her own roots and the struggles that came of her being a bi-racial child.
Coach Carter talks to his players about the importance of their future and their chance at attending college. He encourages them to analyze their lives and make choices to better themselves.