‘It’s always, always an issue’: bed and breakfast owners Anita and Marvin Johnson on bringing back bygone hospitality and keeping a low profile
Marvin and Anita Johnson know who they are – a married, middle-aged Black couple who own a bed and breakfast in the Atlanta suburb of Stockbridge, Georgia. They also understand that when some guests arrive, it may be the first time they spend the night with Black hosts.
So when people peruse the website of Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast, they see images of a picturesque lake, lush landscaping and elegant bedrooms. They learn about the gourmet breakfasts, the sleeping porch and the paddle boats that guests are free to use. But they won’t find any photos of the innkeepers.
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