OVERGROUND RAILROAD: THE GREEN BOOK AND THE ROOTS OF BLACK TRAVEL IN AMERICA BY CANDACY TAYLOR
OVERGROUND RAILROAD: THE GREEN BOOK AND THE ROOTS OF BLACK TRAVEL IN AMERICA BY CANDACY TAYLOR
It took courage to be listed in theĀ Green Book, andĀ Overground RailroadĀ celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of theĀ Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations and systemic racism in America.
Published from 1936 to 1966, theĀ Green BookĀ was hailed as the āBlack travel guide to America.ā At that time, it was both dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel, because Black travelers couldnāt eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. TheĀ Green BookĀ listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem.
Candacy Taylor writes in her introduction, āTheĀ Green BookĀ was published during a time when car travel symbolized freedom in America, but since racial segregation was in full force throughout the country, the open road wasnāt open to all. When Black motorists picked up a copy of theĀ Green Book, they were greeted by the words āJust What You Have Been Looking For!! NOW WE CAN TRAVEL WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT.āā
Chapters include:
- Driving While Black
- The Business of theĀ Green Book
- Vacation
- Music Venues
- The Roots of Route 66
- Women and theĀ Green Book
- And more
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$7.50OVERGROUND RAILROAD: THE GREEN BOOK AND THE ROOTS OF BLACK TRAVEL IN AMERICA BY CANDACY TAYLOR
It took courage to be listed in theĀ Green Book, andĀ Overground RailroadĀ celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of theĀ Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations and systemic racism in America.
Published from 1936 to 1966, theĀ Green BookĀ was hailed as the āBlack travel guide to America.ā At that time, it was both dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel, because Black travelers couldnāt eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. TheĀ Green BookĀ listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem.
Candacy Taylor writes in her introduction, āTheĀ Green BookĀ was published during a time when car travel symbolized freedom in America, but since racial segregation was in full force throughout the country, the open road wasnāt open to all. When Black motorists picked up a copy of theĀ Green Book, they were greeted by the words āJust What You Have Been Looking For!! NOW WE CAN TRAVEL WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT.āā
Chapters include:
- Driving While Black
- The Business of theĀ Green Book
- Vacation
- Music Venues
- The Roots of Route 66
- Women and theĀ Green Book
- And more
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It took courage to be listed in theĀ Green Book, andĀ Overground RailroadĀ celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of theĀ Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations and systemic racism in America.
Published from 1936 to 1966, theĀ Green BookĀ was hailed as the āBlack travel guide to America.ā At that time, it was both dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel, because Black travelers couldnāt eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. TheĀ Green BookĀ listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem.
Candacy Taylor writes in her introduction, āTheĀ Green BookĀ was published during a time when car travel symbolized freedom in America, but since racial segregation was in full force throughout the country, the open road wasnāt open to all. When Black motorists picked up a copy of theĀ Green Book, they were greeted by the words āJust What You Have Been Looking For!! NOW WE CAN TRAVEL WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT.āā
Chapters include:
- Driving While Black
- The Business of theĀ Green Book
- Vacation
- Music Venues
- The Roots of Route 66
- Women and theĀ Green Book
- And more
