As the 20th century draws to a close, the facade of a seemingly perfect life begins to crumble for Maria, a woman with dreams that wander outside the life she's building with her fianc�, Khalil. 'New People' takes us through the heart of Brooklyn's bohemian communities, where Maria and Khalil, a racially ambiguous couple, epitomize a new era of integration and cultural amalgamation. While working on her dissertation and planning a wedding, Maria's thoughts are increasingly consumed by a poet she scarcely knows. This fixation digs up secrets and might just tear apart her comfortable existence and the identity she's crafted. Danzy Senna's narrative boldly challenges our perceptions of race, class, and identity within the complexities of modern America.