Michael Evans is the youngest of the three Evans children. Smart, political, and angry, this preadolescent black activist is often referred to as the "militant midget." Michael makes sure his family is aware of the social injustices occurring in the streets of Chicago and the U.S. government. He has dreams of becoming a lawyer and changing the world for the better. Though he's an "A" student, it is not uncommon for Michael to have the occasional dispute with the school administration over many of the questionable history lessons taught in school. James and Florida are often loss for words over Michael's strong revolutionary spirit, but they know his passion for justice is exactly what the Evans family and American society need.