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Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
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Much more than a travel guide, The Green Book was a vital safety net for Black travelers during segregation in America. This powerful history captures the reality of the era through the eyes of Black motorists.
A New York Times Notable Book, Overground Railroad is 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.
It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, a...