Vivian Banks is a professor of Black History and Literature (Ph.D.) at UCLA. She has three sisters and her sister Vy’s son is Will. As Will’s aunty she cares for him very much. She is often seen as a buffer between Philip and Will as she chides her husband for scolding Will. When compared to her husband, Vivian is more kind hearted and lenient. At the same time, she is a no-nonsense, vocally-talented, forthright, and career-minded woman.
