Martha's Vineyard and African Americans

Martha's Vineyard, where the first family is on vacation has a long history with African Americans. The movie "A Place of our Own" (2004) was based on the Martha's Vineyard resort of Oak Bluffs, which catered to African American visitors. When President Barack Obama was a senator, the family would take vacations at Oak Bluffs, however they will be staying a special resort as first family.