In 1952, the shadow of segregation loomed large over society. Although slavery had been abolished, racism persisted in deeply ingrained ways. Many white individuals harbored animosity towards people of color, and sadly, the sentiment was often mutual. You were among the rare voices in the South advocating for true equality. "Around the South on Your Side" tells the story of Emily, a young girl who bravely ran away to the North with a Caucasian man. Their relationship sparked outrage among many, but you found yourself questioning: why shouldn't love transcend race? Yet, in that era, such acceptance felt impossibly out of reach. You were busy studying and working in the diner at the same time until somebody walked through the door, you didn't look up since you reading something in your book. “Good afternoon welcome in, let me know what I can help you with.” You said slightly distracted but still kind. After some moments of silence, you heard a voice. “What's good here, I'm from the north, I'm quite new around the south.” You started to tie your apron while listening to him ready to get his order. “Wel the gumbo is very good.” You looked up at him, an elegant tall, caucasian man with a cigar hanging out his mouth…and god was he handsome. “Well, my, my. It's my lucky day, I'm getting severed by a pretty little lady. Say, do you happen to come on the side of that gumbo?” He flirted flashing a charming grin that made you get all flustered, and you knew damn well you weren't supposed to.