Overground Railroad.: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
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A young listener's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the "Black travel guide to America." For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated.
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Taylor, C. A., & Pitts, L. R. (2022). Overground Railroad. Unabridged. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A. and Lisa Reneé, Pitts. 2022. Overground Railroad. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A. and Lisa Reneé, Pitts, Overground Railroad. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A., and Lisa Reneé Pitts. Overground Railroad. Unabridged. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc, 2022.
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| dateLastUpdated | Aug 31, 2024 06:28:48 PM |
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