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American History Hit
The Road to Civil Rights
Apr 10, 2023
Gretchen Sorin, author of Driving While Black, discusses the significance of cars for African Americans during segregation, the challenges faced by entertainers on the road, the power of objects in history, and the role of the Green Book and Standard Oil in keeping black communities safe.
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- Owning a car provided freedom and mobility for African Americans, allowing them to avoid discrimination and explore the country.
- The Green Book served as a crucial resource for African Americans, providing information on safe accommodations and helping navigate the segregated landscape.
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The Challenges of African American Travel
The podcast explores the challenges faced by African Americans when traveling in the United States during the era of Jim Crow and segregation. African American travelers were subjected to discrimination and racism, being denied service at hotels and restaurants and facing dangerous encounters on the road. The podcast highlights the significance of the automobile in providing freedom and mobility for African Americans, as they sought to avoid segregated public transportation. The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide created by Victor Green, played a crucial role in helping African Americans find safe places to stay and eat during their journeys.
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