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The Negro Motorist Green-Book

1948 Facsimile Edition

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  • 88 pages
  • 4 hours of reading

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The guidebook served as a crucial resource for African American travelers during the Jim Crow era, addressing the widespread discrimination they faced on the road. Victor Hugo Green, its creator, aimed to provide safe and welcoming options for lodging and dining, expanding its reach across North America. Despite limited car ownership due to economic barriers, the emerging African American middle class utilized the guide to navigate a perilous travel landscape, ultimately fostering a sense of community and empowerment in their journeys.

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The Negro Motorist Green-Book, Victor H. Green

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2021
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