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"To be Black and a police officer in the United States' third largest local law enforcement agency, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is to take an oath to serve while facing racial disparities within the department itself. Black Before Blue holds space for a forum of intimate conversations between twenty-one Black retired and active police officers as they unveil racial and gender discrimination they've experienced in the department. Their assimilation into the blue brotherhood came with hurdles that were setup by their counterparts, and anchored by bigotry. As a result, these Black officers struggled in the hiring process, experiencing disproportionate promotion opportunities despite having qualifications in alignment with their colleagues, and they frequently experienced increased disciplinary sanctions when compared to their peers. Black women in particular often experienced careers riddled with discriminatory consequences related to both their gender and ethnicity- a ""double-edged sword."" As the officers' stories of the past parallel those of present day, they express their frustrations about recent viral incidents of police brutality and the resulting worldwide civil unrest, concerned that history could repeat itself. From recalling the days before squad cars were racially integrated to anecdotes about their white colleagues' frequent use of the n-word, these emotionally honest stories expose the truth about what concerned them about the department, and give insight into what inspired them to see their journeys through."

They say there's a light at the end of every tunnel; well, someone clearly forgot to pay the bill. In Outta Pocket, the light is looking for dim for Mello as he struggles with adversities and comes to realize his hew home is nothing like he imagined. With daily reminders of low bank balances, torturous roommates, housing hiccups and struggles to find a squad, his expectations of life in Los Angeles are let down - HARD. As if being Black isn't enough, Mello is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and quickly recognizes how difficult 'making it' truly is. Mello remains optimistic and pushes through misfortune, often finding himself in hilariously unbelievable situations. Based on true events, these situations leave Mello and people around him thinking, 'this can't be real life'. The comedy gives a crisp and innovative take on what can happen when we force ourselves out of our comfort zones and remain open to what the world throws at us.