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Maya Thompson is the wife of Gus Thompson.

Background[]

Maya was involved in the civil rights movement and participated in the Selma freedom march.

On the series[]

Gus and Maya move into the Obeck family's former house in Leland Heights. They are the victims of racist harassment and vandalism from one or more neighbors who think the presence of a black family will drive down property values. The Thompsons are almost intimidated into moving out, but eventually decide to stay and fight for their right to live wherever they want.

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