The Green Book

Feb 24, 2016

Explore the era of road travel in the mid-20th century and the racial discrimination faced by black travelers. Learn about the Negro Motorist Green Book, a guide for African-American tourists, and its distribution. Discover how the Green Book changed travel for black people and its eventual obsolescence after the Civil Rights Act. Also, enjoy display and sponsor ads for Kachava, Starfield, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cutwater spirits, and Mrs. Bees clearance and outlet.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Harsh Reality of Discrimination

03:36 • 6min

The Distribution of the Green Book and its Corporate Sponsor

10:04 • 3min

The Impact and Significance of the Green Book

12:38 • 8min

Introducing Display Ads and Multiple Sponsor Ads

20:47 • 4min