History: The Green Book was a Travel Guide Just for Black Motorists

[pnwmom]

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/green-book-was-travel-guide-just-black-motorists-n649081

For 30 years, a New York City mailman by the name of Victor Green wrote and distributed the Green Book—a travel guide for African American motorists.

Now, to be clear, this was not your average AAA guide or a Zagat's providing the "hot spots" to travel, this was in actuality a life saver for black folks during the heights of segregation in the United States, from 1936-1966.

The Green Book helped black travelers navigate the dangers and constant humiliations that racial segregation posed.

The book included everything from gas stations that would serve African Americans to restaurants, barber shops, beauty salons and safe places to stay. So, how is it that a book that was in circulation for three decades is relatively unknown today?

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[irisblue]

1. I learned about this book from Ferris State University & their Jim Crow Museum

I attended a sister university, was working on a polisci/history degree and was very impressed& moved by the collection. Even if you only see that museum online, I recommend it. No, I do not think they have a copy per a October 2013 article.