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Gemma

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Gemma Johnson is a progressive elementary school principal from Michigan who moves to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Los Angeles with her husband Dave and son Grover. Bright, compassionate, and sometimes out of her comfort zone, she navigates cultural differences with an open mind while balancing the demands of her career and family life.

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