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Book Synopsis: 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 non-whites 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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Discover a piece of history with The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1938 Facsimile Edition! This 2019 reprint of the original 1938 edition allows you to experience the first volume of this rare automobile guide specifically designed for African Americans. Journey back to a time when racial discrimination was rampant, and the need for a guide towards safe and comfortable travel was paramount.
Originally conceived and published by Victor Hugo Green, an African American mailman, in the midst of the Jim Crow era, The Negro Motorist Green Book quickly became an essential companion for road trippers facing discrimination and danger. With its comprehensive coverage expanding from the New York area to North America, this guidebook provided invaluable information about friendly services and establishments that welcomed African Americans. Even in the face of adversity, Black Americans sought the freedom and peace of mind that car ownership offered, making this book an indispensable tool in their pursuit of equality.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a traveler, or simply curious about the experiences of African Americans during this turbulent time, The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1938 Facsimile Edition is a must-have addition to your collection. Relive the struggles and triumphs of a generation determined to overcome discrimination and segregation.
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