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The calling on his life was very sure : Orangeburg family operated city s only Green Book location
Johnson s Tourist Home was the only listing for Orangeburg, SC, in the Green Book. We found the descendants of the Johnson Family to learn their story. Author: Alicia Neaves Updated: 11:31 PM EST February 25, 2021
ORANGEBURG, S.C. During the time of segregation, many businesses across the nation wouldn t accommodate people of color.
Even though they had money, African Americans weren t allowed to do business in certain places because of the color of their skin.
For that reason, the Negro Travelers Green Book was created.
It listed businesses like hotels, restaurants, barbershops, and much more in different states that would welcome people of color.
WASHINGTON —By the time I watched Kamala Harris walk past the White House as the first woman and first woman of color elected vice president, I d driven more than 600
In author Christine Suppes’ and photographer Frederic Aranda’s new book, “California Elegance,” the people are just as much a focus as the state’s gorgeous natural landscapes and cultural destinations. From…
April Black Diamond, fashion designer
“Walking down South Broadway in Los Angeles, we saw this shop with the most incredible gowns in the window it was like Paris haute couture,” Suppes says. “It was April’s shop; it turns out she is one of the most sought-after quinceañera dress designers in the state. We spent two days with her just in awe of the pieces.”
“When April decides to do something, she doesn’t hold back,” Aranda says. “Soon after, she rallied a couple of her actual quinceañera clients to come to the store so that we could photograph them being fitted. We ended up shooting our cover there, too. I was sad to leave at the end of the two days as I really liked everyone; I think this comes across in every picture.”