Two students recount their childhood experiences as African Americans in Los Angeles trying to live normal lives amist tramatizing situations.

Miguel discusses his grandma's hatred of music though many people in his culture love music, including himself.

Waverly brings her boyfriend home to meet the family and realizes there are a few cultural disconnects.

War veteran Walt Kowalski is invited to his neighbor's house, where he is educated on the cultural practices of the Hmong people. He doesn't show them very much respect initially.

Louis the Alligator is introduced playing his trumpet, paralleling Louis Armstrong's start in New Orleans.