Strivers Row

Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Rev. Jonah Dove grapples with his legacy as the son of a prominent Harlem minister while confronting his own troubled past of "passing" as white. Simultaneously, the narrative introduces Malcolm Little, a teenage hustler navigating his ambitions and identity in a racially charged environment. Both characters face the challenges of their identities and the societal pressures of a changing world, highlighting themes of race, self-worth, and the search for purpose.