Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Validating Comprehension (Added for Alliance Leader Mengmeng Quan)

Melanie watched as Tommy Hawk pulled out a Massachusetts travel map from the bedroom, spread it on the dining table, and pointed to an island close to Rhode Island:

"This here is Martha's Vineyard, part of Dukes County in Massachusetts. Even if you haven't been there, you should have heard of it."

"It's known as a vacation spot exclusively for Black people," Melanie nodded, but ultimately didn't utter the unfriendly term designed for Black individuals.

Martha's Vineyard has been a popular travel destination since the 1960s, but the majority of those who travel, vacation, or even settle there are Black people, specifically wealthy and educated Black people. Even foreigners who come to visit America often make a point to stop by Martha's Vineyard.