American Slavery Lasted Into The 1970s
Slavery may have officially ended in 1865, but there is evidence that Black people were enslaved well into the 1960s and 1970s. Check out this video.
History
I Love Cicely Tyson!
I happened to be browsing on YouTube when I saw this gem. This educational video was marketed to high schools and universities and hosted by the fabulous Cicely Tyson! Talk about a blast from the past; I remember watching this video when I was in school. It was also lovely to watch because Ms. Tyson looks like my mother – the epitome of class, integrity, and grace.
I hope to get around to reading her book, Just As I Am, in the near future!
Bring Back The Automat!
I saw this on YouTube the other day, and I thought this might be the future of eating out in a socially distanced world. I remember going to an automat in Germany many years ago, and I always loved the concept. Of course, Japan takes this concept to another level with vending machines for everything!
The automat model attempts to solve many problems in the restaurant industry right now – labor shortages, COVID-19, impatient guests. I think contactless dining might catch on.
Book Review: The Barbizon
I picked up this book at the bookstore one day on a whim, and I am glad I did!
The Barbizon is the true story about the women who lived in the famed New York hotel during its heyday. If you are looking for some escapist reading from all the madness in the world, this book is for you.