Overground Railroad
The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
by Candacy Taylor
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Travel, Travel, and History.
The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the ?black travel guide to America.? At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for AfricanAmericans to travel because black travelers couldn?t eat, sleep, or buy ...
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“This week, I'm sharing a short daily video about my favorite books of 2020. Today it's . . . OVERGROUND RAILROAD by @candacytaylor.”
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