The Negro Motorist Green-Book
Book • 2016
The Negro Motorist Green Book, published annually from 1936 to 1967, served as a vital guide for African American travelers during the Jim Crow era.
It listed businesses that welcomed Black patrons, providing safe havens in a racially segregated America.
The guide's creation highlights the systemic racism faced by Black Americans, who faced danger and discrimination while traveling.
The Green Book's existence underscores the resilience and resourcefulness of the Black community in navigating a hostile environment.
Its legacy continues to inspire conversations about racial justice and equality.
It listed businesses that welcomed Black patrons, providing safe havens in a racially segregated America.
The guide's creation highlights the systemic racism faced by Black Americans, who faced danger and discrimination while traveling.
The Green Book's existence underscores the resilience and resourcefulness of the Black community in navigating a hostile environment.
Its legacy continues to inspire conversations about racial justice and equality.
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Mentioned by Casey Taylor in relation to an exhibit about Black travel in America.
Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S.
