Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter is caught between two worlds: the underprivileged neighborhood where she grew up and the upscale preparatory school she attends. These dual realities are forced into a harrowing collision when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend Khalil by a police officer—an event that sends shockwaves through her community and the nation. As Khalil's story ignites polarized outcry, labeling him either a victim or a criminal, Starr stands as the sole witness to the truth of that tragic night. Facing pressure from all sides—from local gangs to the police—Starr must find her voice and decide how much she's willing to risk to seek justice and speak her truth. 'The Hate U Give' is a poignant and powerful testimony to the effects of systemic racism and the struggle for identity, fairness, and community in the face of it.