Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
In 'Overground Railroad,' Candacy A. Taylor examines The Green Book, the indispensable travel guide that empowered African Americans to navigate a segregated America. It traces the guide's creation, its role in enabling safe journeys, and its profound influence on Black travel traditions and civil rights progress.
About This Book
The Green Book served as an essential travel guide for African Americans during the era of Jim Crow laws, listing safe establishments and routes to avoid discrimination.
Candacy A. Taylor delves into the origins and impact of this publication, revealing how it facilitated Black mobility across the United States.
This work highlights the roots of Black travel culture, connecting personal stories to broader historical movements for freedom and equality.
Through meticulous research, Taylor illustrates the guide's evolution and its lasting legacy in American travel history.
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