Overground Railroad
The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
Explore the Black Travel Guide to America in Overground Railroad, the first book to delve into the historical impact of the Green Book. Published from 1936 to 1966, this vital resource provided a list of safe establishments for African-American travelers to eat, sleep, and purchase gas. Experience the courage and innovation behind the Green Book, as Overground Railroad celebrates the people who stood up against segregation. Discover a crucial piece of history and reflect on the progress still needed in America's race relations.
Publish Date
2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
2020-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.23
ISBN
9781419738173
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2020-12-09T14:22:46.000Z
This week, I'm sharing a short daily video about my favorite books of 2020.
Today it's . . . OVERGROUND RAILROAD by @candacytaylor. – source