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A look inside the Green Book, which guided Black travelers through a segregated and hostile America
The guide s creator knew the racist dangers Black motorists faced in the 1940s through the 1960s and hoped one day his Green Books wouldn t be needed
George Petras and Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY
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11:53 am UTC Feb. 21, 2021
For Black travelers driving across segregated America in the 40s, 50s and 60s, the Negro Motorist Green Book was more than a travel aid – it was a guide for keeping them safe.
The Green Book – named after its creator, not the color of its covers – was pocket-sized, about 5 by 7 inches, and published nearly every year from 1937 to 1966.
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