The speakers describe the changes for Black individuals after the Civil War and during the Gilded Age. mentioning that Blacks had opportunity during this time period and made communities with other Black individuals. They were also able to gain wealth and take advantage of their new rights and freedoms.

Will McAvoy attends a symposium at a university and offers an unexpected answer to the question, "Why is America the greatest country in the world?" He states that the United States is not the greatest country in the world anymore and supports it with statistics. He does state, however, that it used to be the greatest because of the morals, ideals, and behaviors of the populace.

William takes Harriet to meet the Underground Railroad committee and officially inducts her as a committee member.

Sophia gives Piper advice to move forward with her life after she gets out of prison instead of staying with her prison girlfriend Alex.

Taystee and Flaca compete to see who would do better in job interviews.