The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Angela BassettCoretta Scott King | Coretta Scott King |
 Mary J. BligeDr. Betty Shabazz | Dr. Betty Shabazz |
 Gloria ReubenMyrlie Evers | Myrlie Evers |
 Malik YobaMartin Luther King, Jr. | Martin Luther King, Jr. |
 Ruby DeeNarrator | Narrator |
 Lindsay Owen PierreMalcom X | Malcom X |
 Tristan D. LallaJesse | Jesse |
 Tyler HynesMike Fitzpatrick | Mike Fitzpatrick |
 Ronda Louis-JeuneAdult Yolanda | Adult Yolanda |
 Angie MedranoServer | Server |
 Nicki WhitelyAttalah | Attalah |
 Cherise BootheToni Wallace | Toni Wallace |
 Shinelle AzorohQB | QB |
| ZZelia Mouana-BankoueziYoung Illyaha | Young Illyaha |
| SSylvie ChbatStudent | Student |
 Andrew CarterReporter | Reporter |
 Richard JutrasReporter | Reporter |
 Ayisha IssaStudent with Question | Student with Question |
 Benz AntoineRalph Abernathy | Ralph Abernathy |
| SSebastian LabissiereTeen Martin Jr. | Teen Martin Jr. |
| AAlex C. AskewLouis Farrakhan | Louis Farrakhan |
| HHannah ChantéeYoung Q8 | Young Q8 |