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detaining another young black man on the street. Back at home, he watches the video of Darius Larson's death. The next day Zyrick finds Zoe, who Zyrick has seen passing out flyers. Zyrick asks to help out with community activism and Zoe introduces him to her group, which is getting ready for a protest against the Larson shooting. A scout comes to recruit Zyrick at his home, but asks him questions about his character that imply racial assumptions. The scout indicates that Zyrick will be recruited, so Zyrick and his father celebrate after the scout leaves. Later, Zoe and Zyrick visit Manny's home. We find out Manny is in prison and
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is undercut by the fact they spit on the patrol car's door handle. Danny and his partner are then called in to calm a protest happening at the bodega where Darius was shot by police. They are met by angry protestors shouting at them. Dennis goes home and watches the video of the Larson incident.
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