The Onyx Institute of Higher Learning, a luxurious and state of the art boarding school built far away from the horrors of inner-city gang violence, was built for children just like Malcolm. But some consider the Onyx a training ground for terrorism, and the newly elected President has vowed to his conservative supporters to deal with the school. Tensions build after the murder investigation of a U.S. veteran implicates Onyx students, creating a nationwide demand to close the school forever. But the students of Onyx won't give up so easily.