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The Negro Motorist Greenbook: 1938 Facsimile Edition
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2019 Reprint Of 1938 Edition. First Volume Of This Scarce Automobile Guide From African Americans. The Negro Motorist Green Book Was An Annual Guidebook For African American Road Trippers. It Was Originated And Published By African American Mailman Victor Hugo Green From 1936 To 1966, During The Era Of Jim Crow Laws, When Open And Often Legally Prescribed Discrimination Against African Americans Especially And Other Nonwhites Was Widespread. Although Pervasive Racial Discrimination And Poverty Limited Black Car Ownership, The Emerging African American Middle Class Bought Automobiles As Soon As They Could, Though They Faced A Variety Of Dangers And Inconveniences Along The Road, From Refusal Of Food And Lodging To Arbitrary Arrest. In Response, Green Wrote His Guide To Services And Places Relatively Friendly To African Americans, Eventually Expanding Its Coverage From The New York Area To Much Of North America, As Well As Founding A Travel Agency. Many Black Americans Took To Driving, In Part To Avoid Segregation On Public Transportation. As The Writer George Schuyler Put It In 1930, All Negroes Who Can Do So Purchase An Automobile As Soon As Possible In Order To Be Free Of Discomfort, Discrimination, Segregation And Insult. Black Americans Employed As Athletes, Entertainers, And Salesmen Also Traveled Frequently For Work Purposes. Shortly After Passage Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Which Outlawed The Types Of Racial Discrimination That Had Made The Green Book Necessary, Publication Ceased, And It Fell Into Obscurity. There Has Been A Revived Interest In It In The Early 21St Century In Connection With Studies Of Black Travel During The Jim Crow Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of The Negro Motorist Green-Book? A: The Negro Motorist Green-Book served as an annual guide for African American travelers, providing information on friendly lodging, dining, and service establishments during a time of significant racial discrimination.
- Q: Who is the author of The Negro Motorist Green-Book? A: The author of The Negro Motorist Green-Book is Victor Hugo Green, who was an African American mailman.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 1938 Facsimile Edition, reprinted in 2019.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 34 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Negro Motorist Green-Book published? A: The publication date of this edition is November 8, 2019.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the travel challenges faced by African Americans in the past and the resources available to them through the guide.
- Q: Is this book suitable for historical research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for historical research as it provides insights into the experiences of African Americans during the Jim Crow era.
- Q: Can this book be used as an educational resource? A: Absolutely, it can serve as an educational resource for understanding racial history and the evolution of travel for African Americans.
- Q: What is the significance of The Negro Motorist Green-Book today? A: Today, the Green-Book holds significance as a symbol of resilience and a historical reference for studies on black travel and civil rights.