| 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. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Tatyana Ali | Connie Dawn | 2 |
| Sharon Conley | Lauren Thompson | 2 |
| Malcolm Xavier | Malcolm | 2 |
| Stephen David Calhoun | Police Captain | 2 |
| Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr. | Undercover Officer | 2 |