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The article presents a recap of several news stories in the U.S. in 2018. Topics include an interview with 16-year-old Russell Horning who discusses about his famous and invented dance called the floss dance, a review for the film titled "Black Panther" directed by African-American director Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman and the effect of Hurricane Michael that hit Florida on October 10, 2018 which caused major destructions and several people dead.

The author reflects on her work as an African-American costume designer for film and television. She shares how drawing affected her childhood, her self-expression through art, and how her creativity helped her escape peer pressures. Some of her projects include director Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" and "Sweet Blood of Jesus," Steven Spielberg's "Amistad," and Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther."

The article profiles actors Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer, who star in the film "Fruitvale Station," written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The film portrays the last day of the life of Oscar Grant III, an unarmed African-American killed by police officer Johannes Mehserle in January 2009. Topics include Jordan's experiences of being racially profiled growing up in Newark, New Jersey, Spencer's efforts to help the film find replacement financing when its original funds fell apart, and how the media portrays young men of color, especially those involved in violent crimes.