Just up the river from our nation’s capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only. Sprinkled throughout this community are a handful of old-line, wealthy African-American families who have historically broken racial barriers to provide a life of privilege for their children. In a town where entry is granted only through class, pedigree, and lineage, how far will the ladies go to secure their spot at the top of this prestigious circle?
How They Got Here
How They Got Here 2020
How They Got Here 2021
A half-hour special spilling the tea on all the juicy gossip, disagreements and love affairs; Karen’s struggle to make her marriage work; Gizelle’s rekindled love story.
Karen's Grande Dame Reunion - Part 1: The Grande Dame of Surry County
Karen sets out to plan her first ever family reunion at the Wooden farm in Surry County, Virginia - but it's not all fun and games. Prior to the reunion, Karen's young cousins task her with confronting Karen’s Aunt Val, the current owner of the family farm, about the succession plan for the land. With no plan in place, the younger generation could lose everything - but the question is, does Val want to lose control?
Karen's Grande Dame Reunion - Part 2: Surry Secrets
After an intense exchange, Aunt Val shares her plan for the future of the family farm. Karen and Rayvin learn more details about their ancestral history and are shocked by the secrets found along the way. The Family Reunion begins with a good time outdoors, but when the Wooden men join Karen for a tough conversation about the legacy of the farm, Val makes a revelation that leaves everyone floored.
