Ryder Strong
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He's happy with what she wrote, mentioning his Nobel Peace Prize and his mission to spread love.
He says that kids like Cheyenne are the reason they need to fight.
As everyone leaves the church, Dr. King invites Cheyenne to sing at his big meeting tonight.
And then with a huge smile, she runs back to school.
Cheyenne walks into the class late, catching the attention of the teacher, Miss Bright, who's lecturing about dinosaurs.
She shows off Dr. King's autograph, but is told she can't understand Dr. King's message and to stay during recess to make up what she missed.
As she passes Rachel, her friend says, I told you so.
Like Cheyenne needed to hear that.
When the bell does ring, Cheyenne stays in her seat and eventually raises her hand.
She tells Miss Bright that she does know what Dr. King was talking about, freedom.
When asked what that means, Cheyenne answers, doing stuff you want to.
But her teacher says it's much more complicated than that.
Miss Bright encourages her to focus back on school and leave these things for her elders.
The teacher also informs Cheyenne that she has to call her mom and tell her what she's done.
Now walking home with her snitch neighbor friend, Rachel.
Cheyenne is so excited about singing for Dr. King.
She might not be Aretha Franklin, but she's going to give it a try.