“Many Americans don't mourn in public anymore - we don't wear black, we don't beat our chests and wail.” BlackBeatsChestsMourn Author:Meghan O'Rourke
“Boni de Castellane drawing his chins onto his chest; shiny boots, embroidered morning coat, white gloves with black piping, big tie, light vest, the overwashed, bleached impression - 'blanched' as cooks say of boiled vegetables. That was the opposite of a dandy whose stylishness would remain imperceptible to Americans. Boni's style was highly visible.” BigsLightBlackWhiteMorningStyleOppositesDrawingImpressionCooksTiesVisibleChestsVegetablesBootsCoatsGlovesChinsVestsDandy Author:Paul Morand
“If you're a white kid growing up and you see a Black player and he's got the name of your college or your town across his chest, that means something.” IfsMeanKidsNamesBlackWhiteGrowing UpGrowingPlayerCollegeTownsChestsKids Growing UpOur Town Author:Frank Deford