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CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION & SANTA MONICA HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENT THE GREEN BOOK
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In the not so distant past African-Americans traveling on the roads and highways across the U.S., could literally be putting their lives in danger.
Victor H. Green
, an innovative postal worker created a "safety" network making it possible for African-Americans to travel with little likelihood of encountering threats or a racially charged incident. This "network" was a published directory listing places where Black travelers could find lodging, food, gasoline and other needed services.
Gloria & Solomon Herbert
, principals of Black Meetings & Tourism, a California based Media company, will explain the relevancy of the GREEN BOOK concept for today's Black travelers.
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