Focuses on the immediate fallout of the blackface party and Sam’s election as the head of a traditionally Black residence hall. The Netflix Series (2017–2021)
The series expands the film's world, using an episodic structure where each "chapter" typically focuses on the perspective of a single character. Dear White People
Tessa Thompson (Sam White), Tyler James Williams (Lionel Higgins), and Teyonah Parris (Coco Conners). Focuses on the immediate fallout of the blackface
The original movie serves as a standalone satire that weaves together the paths of four students navigating unique cultural expectations. Tyler James Williams (Lionel Higgins)