"Black, White, and The Grey": A Savannah restaurant and race

Built in what was once a segregated bus terminal in Savannah, Ga., The Grey is a destination restaurant that defies preconceived notions about Southern cooking. It also offers its partners, restaurateur and entrepreneur Johno Morisano and James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey, a setting for conversations about race, which grew into a book: "Black, White, and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant." They sat down with correspondent Martha Teichner to discuss their quietly provocative endeavors.
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[@samtrak1204]

To think that this historically segregated Greyhound bus station is now an integrated upscale restaurant with an award-winning black chef at the helm just blows my mind because I was that little black boy who was forced to give up my seat to a white woman when traveling alone on a Greyhound bus in 1956.

[@canttouchthis421]

Wow!

[@emiliewilkinson7857]

I went here for my birthday and I’m reading the book now ❤❤❤

[@kirk4086]

This restaurant is now on my bucket list! Thanks

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

What an inspiring story. I'd like to get a copy of their book. These kinds of inspirational pieces are what make this show an important part of my Sunday. Every Sunday. Thank you 😊

[@judibarth7999]

Me too! Live to watch Sunday 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Clintsessentials]

To be honest, I probably would have had that mural with integration on the bus, instead of whites in the back. We, as Americans, need to come together. No matter one's race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the list goes on. We are enlightened citizens now more than ever. Housing for all of our citizens, and the basics would go a long way, plus our government treating us better than they currently do. 😉🇺🇲❤️

[@kennethwoods4728]

Well I did see which look like young people that was white and black in the front of the bus I think they are trying to integrate people but starting with a younger group first.i think that was on purpose.and out front in the picture you can see 3 people.but look at what we have seen in picture, paintings etc.thats still up now in this country.

[@kathyZ500]

There are white people also up front. The bus is blended well and depicts intentional seating to show the opposite of how it was and mixing us together (if you look) to how it could be.

[@lawman7117]

What a great piece, Sunday Morning! It's not just about the messages each of these professionals have to say, but the messages we probably all have, but haven't had the courage yet to speak about. I can't wait to go down to Savannah and eat at The Grey!

[@rblover2466]

I’d love to go to this restaurant! The nostalgia and cuisine both look delicious.

[@AlumniQuad]

It's a clever marketing campaign to be sure.

[@darynadixon8759]

Although in the beginning they didn't talk about race it is inspirational that they talked about race later on and published a book to share with everyone. They are bringing people of all backgrounds together through history and the present. I can't wait to visit. 💜💚🌍

[@BonJoySwirl]

I’m so glad I tuned in this morning! This was terrific.

[@carolanestanley4030]

I tried to watch this on Pluto TV this morning, but it never actually played. The segment about Amy Popular kept repeating the same info over and over again. So I googled the segment and finally was able to watch this on KZbin. Thank you! 👍❤

[@trooper6418]

Powerful story! Thanks for Sharing!!🙏🏽

[@carlwilliams6977]

5:15" She asks: "Why would you hate us, if we have nothing you want?". Simple answer: Because they fear you will take what THEY have! I.e., POLITICAL POWER, SUCCESS, ETC! Hate to say it, but this was a rather naive question!😔

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

When you can start a dialogue with different people, of different races . Then you can create a better understanding of people . A meaningful conversation on both sides that can maybe create a beautiful bond . A bond that can last a lifetime.

[@chrisfinch8637]

I love how establishments were once restaurants or train stations, and they later transformed them into something different. In St. Louis, there’s a hotel that was once a train station- The Union Station Hotel.

[@funnyfarm299]

There's a mini-golf course in Richmond that used to be a hotel.

[@mariapetras5835]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏BRAVO ! THANK YOU ❤️❤️

[@davidanthonystone5165]

Long Live The Upside of the Human Condition at the table with good cooking Served with love ❤️

[@QueenofNonSequitur]

Great story!

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

I definitely want to read their book. 👍👍

[@shareea202]

Going to Savannah in late Aug. Will definitely seek this place out!

[@mililaniman]

I want to read the book The Black, White and Grey. I l enjoyed reading about the legacy of the restaurant. I would love to eat this special eatery.

[@clarewelter2207]

I love this story and would definitely like to visit this restaurant.

[@roseco581]

No. I wouldn’t. It’s actually horrid and expensive. But the hype machine around it is tremendous

[@vanessak.allmon2894]

I like when people turn bad things around for the good.

[@leslieb2971]

Well done

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

Reminds me of the time Starbucks wanted their employees to “have a dialogue with the customers about race In America” clearly these two did it the right way without the cringe.

[@mrswhite645]

And there were still people who would rather leave than eat in the same room with the painting that might inspire a conversation.

[@georgettemayo3696]

Hands down, my Favorite restaurant💜 I have to eat there every time I am in Savannah.

[@gilhernandeziii4031]

Priceless! Some people need to get over the past and start living the present to the future...

[@bayourican882]

Being from Louisiana I believe him when he says people walked out after seeing that painting. The R word is still alive and loud in the south don't be fooled.

[@laylaali5977]

Beautiful people

[@rebekkad.2092]

This kind of stopped me in my tracks. It's one thing in theory and another to actually have the conversation which goes to the core of who we are and where we have been. One of your best pieces.

[@carlpeterson347]

I'm buying the book.

[@blackice3395]

Motorcycle road trip!

[@thewig70]

Cool story…. Good on them.

[@angelb.6319]

GO, MASHAMA, GO!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👌🏽👊🏽🙏🏽

[@rwrootbeer]

Amazing story and its all true.....😊

[@rogerlongfall]

Thank you, for bring us this story. More of us should look at what we have in common, and not what is different, If we do we'll see we have more in Common as humanbeings! :)

[@robinhoodieradio3394]

Beautiful restaurant. Love that they've kept it's history alive while still looking towards the now nd future.

[@pannamal5182]

Just drop it, we’re able to get together today without the narrative being pushed

[@justinreed7093]

mark my word this book will be made into a movie

[@richardpancoast1210]

No it won't...People are sick of White Guilt films

[@edwardemahy]

I think Marsha a is a very attractive woman.

[@epiceric4507]

Foundational Black American reparations now. FBA 💙🤍🖤❤️

[@alexwells9948]

7:41 We go inside the mind of Vladimir Putin the President of Russia when Sunday Morning continues

[@shanarexorz9310]

What is a savannah?

[@lewstone5430]

There are these books called “dictionary’s” . . .

[@mattbarkers9167]

Some hillbilly dump

[@jasonpoyer9331]

Sounds woke to me

[@kozakid]

Yes it is!!

[@theseventhgeneration6910]

"It was hard" It shouldn't be

[@arnoldrivera3713]

The skinny tip objectively introduce because feet energetically snow beyond a limping connection. roasted, amazing arrow

[@1970volvo144S]

Inspiring story, I suppose. Sounds like both Johno and Mashama had some anger and trust issues they needed to work through. And good for them! Together they run a top-flite restaurant in a building with a difficult history. But what am I to conclude? White people need to ride in the back of the bus? Seriously? How does that help society advance? Why can’t we simply delight in the fact these two people met under unusual circumstances and now bring joy to others’ lives through culinary greatness?

[@realworld2494]

So sad about their partner being killed awful

[@peacenow4456]

Don't forget Paul Deen's LADY AND SONS, yummy!

[@ryanhiggins1902]

Someone say Gray's?;) ... when adjectives become templates problems are overlooked. = or 0 yallz ;) #know1cares ~sHining gRay ☆1 RaH

[@ryanhiggins1902]

☝🔻😜💫👣

[@drewhendley]

Blacks will never know prosperity in America 🥂

[@DickNasty480]

More features about perpetually aggrieved blacks

[@jjj1951]

You have my sympathies.

[@Higgins8]

Finally! Glad to see Whites in the back of the bus! RIP, Scott!

[@nickobrien2478]

so he only hired her because she was black.....

[@alexthompson9516]

I find this to be EXTREMELY crass and disrespectful of history.

[@darlasutton6458]

Looking at this young lady I would guess that she is younger than myself...58....I find repulsive the implication that Savannah was segregated during her 6 years there as a child....I know better I was born and raised there....Dr. King once said of Savannah that it was the most racially harmonious city in the south...I agree with a previous post the the bus mural should have been integrated....that would show the true nature of my hometown......leave it to others (CBS) and someone from up north to imply different

[@ludovicoc7046]

Typical CBS to gin up controversy where none exists. She was born in 1974 so she was six in 1980; this story doesn't say which six years she was in Savannah--was it in the '70's or '80's?

[@mwmann3684]

Darla Sutton • Savannah was/is segregated 75%‼️I'm from Atlanta, mostly segregated except for the upper-middle class. I live in Woodlawn/Bronx, 10470. It borders the famous Woodlawn Cemetery. My post office, is in the 99% Irish/Irish section; separated by a bridge, over the Metro North tracks, the Bronx River Parkway, & the Bronx River. The street, that links them, was ONCE E. 238th, on both sides (when the entire neighborhood was White). NOW, since "integration", E. 238th, is Nereid Ave. & McLean Ave., in the White ; FURTHERMORE, on either side of that centerline, on McLean Ave, are Kelly green stripes, to let "YOU" know, where you are. I HATE to have to pick up packages ; because, my "neighbors" give side glances at a white haired, elderly Black middle-class Vietnam Veteran. To fact-check me, is as easy as Google Maps‼️ I live at the corner of E. 239th.🤣😂🤣 "Their" E. 239th, is 3 blocks south❗America is in denial. I lived in Europe. Walked ANYWHERE. Never asked for ID or whether "I'm lost". The German police have to be psychologically analyzed for fitness ; and, have degrees ; but, THIS is MY country, with all its warts & hypocrisies. The impartial LORD, who judges NOT the exterior, WILL sort it ALL out. 🙏🙏🙏👍🇺🇸

[@Thedecider1984]

enough with the masks

[@MrMatteNWk]

Waaaaaaah

[@aidanjohnson3169]

Lol def never going to this restaurant. That food doesn’t look like anything special. You shouldn’t be given a James beard award because you own a cool building. Honestly kinda disgusted by this.

[@jjj1951]

So you've never eaten there but you've already determined she is not a good chef? Must be impressive to be clairvoyant.

[@aidanjohnson3169]

@@jjj1951 lol did I say she was a bad chef? I said the food didn’t look like anything special. Do you cook?

[@lewstone5430]

@jjj1951 one thing to understand about conservatives is they hate trying new things and any type of change.

[@aidanjohnson3169]

@@lewstone5430 I’m not a conservative by any stretch….

[@aidanjohnson3169]

Also weird that you’d use that as a pseudo insult.