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Kwame "Soul" Asante, the son of a vicious African warlord, has never had it easy - especially after coming to America for new and prosperous beginnings. Putting his dark past behind him, he decides to get a normal 9-to-5 working as a corrections officer at a minimum security prison in Gainesville, Georgia. Things are going swimmingly until the troublesome and mysterious Diana Prince crosses his path. She's annoying, obnoxious, and a pain in his ass. But on the upside, she's also beautiful, kind-hearted, and compassionate.

Nature hasn’t been kind to Raina, especially where her looks are concerned. So unattractive that people would cross the street just to avoid her, the isolation makes her chronically shy, and she finds it difficult to approach people. However, Raina has a secret. She falls in love easily and constantly stalks the men she is infatuated with, but one man who captured her heart like no other stands out from the crowd. The devilishly handsome and charming Sterling Robinson, a.k.a. Roo, is Mr. Popularity himself - every guy wants to be him and every girl wants him for herself.

Jade Jones, owner of the Jonesin' For Taste blog, invites you to join her in the discussion of cultural awareness and world diversity. Learn how families teach their children to explore and embrace the world, its people and their differences with a compassionate heart and open mind. When we reach out of our comfort zone and seek to learn about other people, nationalities, and cultures, we become more empathetic. This creates a feeling of social connection and unification.

The stakes are at an all-time high in the riveting finale Cameron 5. When Jude is presented with a responsibility that is both a blessing and a curse, he is forced to choose which is more important: money or loyalty. Being associated with of one of the world's largest car theft rings was not what Cameron had bargained for after deciding to move down South. Unfortunately, it seems as if she traded one problem for another.

Relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, for a fresh start and better opportunities, Cameron believes she's left the drama and nonsense behind in her hometown - but she soon discovers just how wrong she was. Trouble seems to follow Cameron wherever she goes; yet, older and a bit wiser, will she able to make better decisions not only for herself but for her family as well?

Drama comes a second time around in Ebony and Ivory 2. Twice the drama. Twice the action. And twice the "ratchetness". Will these sisters ever learn? An unexpected dose of revenge has temporarily put Ebony out of commission, but the minute she gets back on her feet she is determined to seek vengeance against the man who tried to kill her.

An unexpected turn of events forces Omar's world upside down. Wrongfully convicted of a murder he didn't commit, his entire life changes in the blink of an eye. With all of the odds stacked against him, he quickly finds himself fighting for his innocence and the love of his life.

Life was gravy for Romeo and Desmond after moving their fruitful business to Atlanta, Georgia. Money, women, and street fame came in abundance. Two small time hoodlums, turned big-time entrepreneurs, these sexy D-boys seemingly had it made - until greed and a crazed ex comes into play.

Jazlyn, Aimee, Ya Ya, and Jewel have been tight since high school. They do everything together, including clubbing and brawling if need be. But when secrets and the yearning for a friend's man comes into play, their very foundation is shaken, causing them to question their own devotion.

At only 19, Wisdom already has a promising future ahead of him. Nothing can deter his bright path to success. Not even his twin brother, Chance, who's constantly dragged Wisdom into his own drama since childhood. Will Wisdom continue to run to his brother's aid every time he winds up in some mess? Dropping out of high school at an early age, Chance has already accepted the fact that he's destined to be a screw up. Unlike his brother, Chance finds solace running the streets of Philadelphia.

Romeo and Desmond moved to Atlanta in hopes of flourishing from the success of their unlawful but prosperous business. Two small time hoodlums turned big time entrepreneurs, these Cali boys are just trying to get it at any and all costs. But when betrayal and greed comes into play, these two friends' very foundation is shaken. Can they stay afloat in spite of it all, or will they lose what they worked so hard to build together?

Drama comes in threes. Or so that seems to be the case with Cameron. A shocking revelation followed up by a series of unfortunate events has left her stranded, hurt, and feeling more alone than ever. With the love of her life locked up, and a friend of her deceased ex wanting to be the special man in her life, what will Cameron decide to do? And whatever decision she does make, will it be the best one?

Cameron is back on the scene with even more drama, suspense, and action than before. Trying to escape the life she used to lead is tougher than Cameron could ever imagine. Her journey as a young woman trying to survive the wicked streets only gets more intense as Cameron is forced to deal with seemingly impossible obstacles. Will she be able to handle the pressure and maintain her relationship with Jude, or will a vengeful ex destroy what they worked so hard to build?

Where there is love, there is also hate, jealousy, and resentment among longtime friends Dre, Nikki, and Hassan. A carefully planned home invasion was meant to go smoothly, but an unforeseen turn of events ultimately leads to bloodshed. Nothing is what it seems and no one can be trusted when it comes to the love of the almighty dollar.

The stakes are at an all-time high after Nikki realizes she's stolen money from a blood-thirsty loan shark who will stop at nothing to get back what's rightfully his. Hassan is still on a lone search of trying to find himself as he deals with his past, inner demons, and the fact that he's still in love with his best friend's girl. Dre still can't seem to catch a break as he deals with the consequences of his actions. And Maceo is simply in the midst of it all.

Meet identical stripper twin sisters, Ebony and Ivory. Although they are a spitting image of one another, the pair are as different as night and day. Ebony will stop at nothing to have her sister's man, Black. From lies, to backstabbing, to purposely transmitting STDs, Ebony's determined to wedge the couple apart. Will Ivory catch wind of her trifling sister's scheme...or will she ultimately fall victim to her manipulative ways?

After high school ends, life begins for 17-year old Angel after falling into the clutches of a sexy, smooth-talking pimp named Jay. Instead of taking the path that leads to a bright future, she instead takes a different, much darker route. James "Jay" Anderson not only opens Angel's eyes to a whole new world, he also introduces her to a quick and convenient way of making cold, hard cash. Floating on a dream, Angel obliges, unaware of the hidden danger that also comes with the territory.

Cameron is a young, sexy hustler who's always used her book and street smarts to survive. A full-time student at Cleveland State University, she's destined to take the path leading to success - even if means twirling around a pole every night just to make ends meet. Although dancing isn't Cameron's ideal career, she's more than willing to deal with the drama and chaos that comes with the territory.

Take a look inside the lives of three close friends. Dre and Hassan have been robbing convenience stores and small banks together since high school, but they share something else in common other than making cold, hard cash: their love for Nikki. The stakes are high after the trio takes on a scheme that unexpectedly sets off a chain of deadly events. With greed, betrayal, and heartache pulling them all in separate directions, will they be able to overcome it all? Or will their very foundation crumble beneath lust, lies, and deception?

Cameron is back and unlike you've ever seen her before. From strip clubs to car-theft rings, you've journeyed with her from girlhood into womanhood, but the drama isn't over just yet! New faces and new situations make this new installment the most riveting of the entire series!