“The Average Black Boy” follows Nolan and Treyvon, two Black high school students facing two sides of racism from their white teacher, Ms. Hopewell. Nolan is constantly being put in the spotlight due to him getting good grades and being seen as the “model Black kid”. He feels isolated from his Black peers and longs for more connection. Treyvon is always being judged for his outgoing personality and not always getting the highest scores on his assignments. He wants the same respect and attention that Nolan gets. The two must come up with a way to help each other after their guidance counselor, Mrs. Staples, learns about their issues.