Charles and Leon’s white and black fingers intertwined while exploring Eureka Springs.
“Glad we got here a few days early for their Pride event,” said Charles.
“Uh huh,” muttered Leon.
They started walking down a set of rainbow steps. Charles was fairly trotting while Leon let go of his hand and slowed to a stop.
“What’s wrong?” Charles looked back at him craning his neck
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“This town used to have a lot of blacks in it,” lamented Leon. “I got old family photos. First the whites segregated us, then kicked us out.”
“That’s the real reason you came,” said Charles.
