Elderly White House butler who narrates his life story spanning from the Jim Crow South to the Obama administration. He serves multiple presidents, advocates for Black staff rights, navigates family turmoil with his activist sons, and resigns in protest of apartheid policies before reconciling with his eldest son.
Political figure whose administration policies oppose the civil rights actions Cecil's family supports.
Fellow White House employee who shares the professional environment and daily duties.
Supervisor and mentor figure who facilitates Cecil's integration into the White House hierarchy.
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