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The University of Virginia project identifies Green Book locations throughout Virginia, many of which have been demolished, are vacant or have been transformed into new businesses.
The home was one of four Green Book locations in Harrisonburg during the late 1950s and early 60s. The Green Book provided a list of safe places for traveling African Americans to stay during the ...
Local 'Green Book' locations may soon be designated historic sites. By Michael Lee Pope. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 In the 1930s, traveling while Black could be dangerous.
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Green Book, a vital travel guide for Black Americans from the 1930s to the 1960s, played a crucial role in ensuring safe travel during the era of segregation.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST Podcast: Uncovering Green Book locations in New England Emily Sweeney, a Boston Globe reporter, has documented and mapped more than 350 spots in this part of the country.
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966.
During the era of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation, 87 locations in Minnesota were listed in the Green Book, which helped Black travelers find businesses that would serve them. But less than a ...
In honor of Black History Month, the Boston Globe took a look at the hundreds of Green Book locations throughout New England.
It remains one of the few Green Book locations in Boston that is still in business. The tour starts at the Union United Methodist Church at 485 Columbus Ave. in Boston at 11 a.m., and tickets can ...
In honor of Black History Month, the Boston Globe's interactive project maps over 360 Green Book locations across New England, highlighting their historical significance and community impact.