Friends and Family

Set in the Bay Area, "Friends and Family" explores the complex dynamics of friendship, loyalty, and identity as two best friends—one white and one Black—navigate a tense aftermath of a police encounter involving their children. The story examines how their differing perspectives on race, privilege, and community threaten to divide them, ultimately raising important questions about allyship and family. Through these personal struggles, the novel offers an insightful look into race, friendship, and the responsibilities of being a good ally.