Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists used for decades when traveling through segregated America. Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was both dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel, because black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. Candacy Taylor writes in her introduction, "The Green Book was published during a time when car travel symbolized freedom in America, but since racial segregation was in full force throughout the country, the open road wasn't open to all. When black motorists picked up a copy of the Green Book, they were greeted by the words 'Just What You Have Been Looking For!! NOW WE CAN TRAVEL WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT.'" Chapters in her book Overground Railroad include:
Author: Candacy Taylor
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 01/07/2020
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.50w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781419738173
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/13/2019 pg. 1
About the Author
Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian. Her work has been featured in over 50 media outlets including the New Yorker and The Atlantic. She is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants including The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She lives in New York, NY.
- Driving While Black
- The Business of the Green Book
- Vacation
- Music Venues
- The Roots of Route 66
- Women and the Green Book
- And more!
Author: Candacy Taylor
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 01/07/2020
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.50w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781419738173
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/13/2019 pg. 1
About the Author
Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian. Her work has been featured in over 50 media outlets including the New Yorker and The Atlantic. She is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants including The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She lives in New York, NY.
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