The emergence of the automobile brought a new sense of freedom, exploration and leisure to American culture. For Black Americans, though, this newfound mobility was.
Through culture, many people become conditioned and passive. They do whatever their culture tells them to do without consideration of other perspectives. Passivity can be very dangerous. It leads one to believe their own culture is superior to others. Passivity can also lead to apathy by those with the most to lose.
Through culture, many people become conditioned and passive. They do whatever their culture tells them to do without consideration of other perspectives. Passivity can be very dangerous. It leads one to believe their own culture is superior to others. Passivity can also lead to apathy by those with the most to lose.
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Explore the stories and music of Black artists who relied on an underground guide to navigate the injustices of racial segregation while on the road. Features performances and interviews with vocalists, musicians, activists, historians and others.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Imagine a period of time in our history where a class of people carried a book to find businesses that would welcome them. A movie was even made about it. Many from that period of time remember it as “The Negro Motorist Green-Book.” Thursday, we honor Black history with how that […]