The Neighborhood

Hey, Grover, we're almost there.

Check out our new neighborhood.

I guess it looks cool.

I'll tell Grammy how nice it is

so she won't be worried we moved.

Aw, did Grammy tell you she was worried?

She said she wishes we didn't have to live so far away.

Aw.

She also wishes we weren't moving

to a black neighborhood.

- I am really gonna miss your mom. - Okay.

Buddy, I-I wouldn't call it a black neighborhood.

Really? He's black. He's black.

She's black.

Would you look at over there? That's a palm tree.

Oh, yeah, right next to that black guy.

All right, son.

It's time to set up for Yardecue Day.

Got to get the tables, fire up the smoker, and prep the meats.

Yeah, that sounds like a whole lot.

You'd better get busy.

What is so important on this phone?

I know it's not looking for a job.

It's a video talking about evolution.

It says the number one key to survival

is being able to adapt to change.

Hmm. You know, the number one key to your survival

is getting your butt up and helping me stack some wood.

Hey, hey, Pop, look.

I hate stacking that wood, man. There's always spiders.

Exactly. That's why you're stacking the wood.

Six, seven, eight...

Sweetie, please stop counting black people.

Okay, just because there's more diversity here

doesn't mean we won't get along with everyone.

Inside of all these homes

are people and families that are just like us.

Plus, my new school where you're gonna go

is super close by.

Yes, and that's another reason why we chose this house.

Mm-hmm.

Grammy says that it was the only house that we could afford.

Wow, it's like she's still here.

A spider is on me!

It got me!

It's not funny, man.

You know, you are extra annoying on Yardecue Day.

Son, how can you have such a bad attitude

on a day like today?

Yardecue Day is about bringing our community together

to celebrate what makes this neighborhood special.

- Which is? - Me.

Seriously, son,

our family's been in this neighborhood for generations,

and the culture that we helped to create

is worthy of respect.

Now you watch the firebox while I go in and season the meat.

Oh, boy, you mean I actually get to touch the smoker?

No, you don't get to touch the smoker.

I said watch the smoker. Don't touch the smoker.

I'm the only one touches the smoker.

Man, I hate Yardecue Day.

Hey, we're your new neighbors, the Johnsons.

Dave, hurry. He needs to pee.

I'm sorry. Long drive, big soda.

I'm coming, hold on.

Hey, look, our neighbor's diverse, too.

Although maybe today's gonna be more fun than I thought.

Hey, Ma.

Hey. I heard tires screech.

I hate it when those gangbangers tear up the street.

You know, I saw them.

Uh, I'm not too sure what gang they would be a part of.

Oh, really? Well, who was it, then?

Oh, it's the new neighbors.

Says their names are the Johnsons.

- Johnsons? - Hmm.

- Well, all right. - Yeah.

It is good to hear another successful black family

moving into that nice house.

You know, keeping the neighborhood

headed in a positive direction.

I'm so glad to hear you say that.

Calvin, how about we go over there

and invite them to Yardecue Day.

- You know what, that's a good idea. - Mm-hmm.

I think that is a great idea.

How I look, baby?

Mmm, as handsome as ever, baby.

Hey there.

Hello.

Uh, we're-we're looking for the Johnsons.

Well, you found 'em. Dave Johnson. Nice to meet you.

Take a step back

so I can see the handshake.

Uh, nice to meet you, too.

I'm Tina. This is my husband Calvin. We're the Butlers.

Oh, great, 'cause I rang for some tea

about a half hour ago.

- What the...? - Actually, we're your new neighbors.

And we live right next door.

Oh, no way. This is you guys right here?

- Uh-huh. - It's so nice to meet you.

So, your name is Johnson?

Like-like Magic Johnson, Dwayne Johnson?

All the other black Johnsons?

Oh, yeah.

And like Magic Johnson, I'm from Michigan,

and like Dwayne Johnson, I rock.

That's pretty f...

That's a pretty serious smoker you got there.

Oh, yeah.

Calvin built it himself.

We own an auto repair shop.

Calvin's really good with tools.

Oh, that's so cool. I love to barbecue.

What kind of wood do you use?

Hickory. Little mixture of oak and pecan.

Wow. I'd love to try that someday.

- I bet you would. - Why don't you, uh...

come by later.

A bunch of people from the neighborhood are gonna stop by.

Ooh. You know, I don't know that we can.

The movers should be here any minute.

Aw, just come by for a bit.

In this neighborhood, we believe in hospitality.

- Right? - But we also believe in privacy,

so, you know, do what you got to do. You know. Hey.

Okay, well, we'll try to make it over for a plate.

- Well, all right. - Okay.

It was so nice to meet you guys.

- Yeah, okay. - Nice to meet you.

- We'll see you later. - All right. All right.

- All right, okay... I'm gonna kill you. - Yeah.

I just got off the phone with the movers.

They won't be here until tomorrow.

There was a huge accident on the highway.

Oh, that's great!

I mean, I-I hope no one was hurt.

But now we can go to the barbecue.

What barbecue?

Next door. Our neighbors just invited us.

Oh, that's nice.

But where are we supposed to sleep tonight?

Ooh, the camping gear's in the car.

I could set it up in here.

Okay. But I guess that means

you're gonna have to pitch a tent for me.

I can pitch a tent if you chop my wood.

Sweetie, we really need to work on our sexy talk.

Yeah, that was... That was bad. That was bad.

Hello! Uh, hi.

I'm Marty Butler. My parents told me you just moved in and...

Ah.

I had to come and see for myself.

Well, hi. I'm Dave Johnson. Come on in.

- Hi. - This is my wife Gemma.

Hi, Gemma.

Hi.

Oh, boy, oh, boy, they weren't kidding

when they said you guys were-were...

were not from around here.

Oh, no.

We just moved here from a small town in Michigan.

Right into this neighborhood. I love it.

And why wouldn't you?

Look at these built-ins.

Oh, I know.

Aren't they to die for?

They might just be.

I'm sorry, what?

No, it's just that there aren't a lot of other people

like you around here.

I'm sorry, are-are you saying

it's gonna be a problem that we live here?

No, not at all. No, not for me. You know, I'm an engineer,

so all the science says it's good

for people to live in diverse communities.

Oh. Well, good. We couldn't agree more.

Yeah, it's too bad my dad hates science.

Calvin? But he just invited us to a barbecue.

Oh, no. No, actually, my mom did.

At least, that's how it's being discussed very loudly

at my house right now.

Oh. Well, Gem,

if that's how he feels, we shouldn't go.

Ooh. Uh, I'm afraid it's not that easy.

You see, my mom invited you into her home.

If you don't come, she will be offended.

Won't she understand?

Seriously?

What is it like where you come from?

Besides, you got to come or you'll seem racist.

Is that the original hardware

on this door?

What? We are not racist.

If-if anyone's being racist, it sounds like it's your dad.

Ooh, no, no, no, no, no. See, uh,

black people can't be racist.

We can be racial.