
The series revolves around the Dawn family: Paige (Monet), a Spelman College sophomore whose life derails after falling for a "bad boy"; her father, Councilman Robert Dawn (Christie), whose mayoral aspirations come with significant personal and moral sacrifices; and his wife, Connie (Ali), striving to hold the family together. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta's two major cultural events at the time - Freaknik and the 1996 Summer Olympics - their personal drama unfolds.

Sharon Conley
Captain Lauren Thompson

West Montez
Romeo
Ava Mone't
Paige Dawn

Malcolm Xavier
Malcolm

Jalen Gilbert
Jonathan

Tatyana Ali
Connie Dawn

Donovan Christie Jr.
Robert Dawn

Shawn Vaughn
Justin