United States

Navigating Racism

During the Jim Crow era, African American travelers often relied on the Green Book to avoid encountering violence or harassment on the road. Victor H. Green, a postal carrier who lived in Harlem, introduced the guide in 1936 which listed establishments that welcomed non-white travelers. While the book initially only focused on the New York Metropolitan area, over time it grew to include the whole country.

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