New exhibit explores the history and dangers of 'traveling while Black' in the U.S.
New exhibit explores the history and dangers of 'traveling while Black' in the U.S.

New exhibit explores the history and dangers of 'traveling while Black' in the U.S.

maja salvador

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Travel represents freedom, to move without care or concern. But during the Jim Crow era, travel was risky if you were Black. The "Green Book," a guide for African American travelers, helped them navigate toward places and establishments that were welcoming. A Smithsonian Institute exhibit in Tacoma looks at how a humble guidebook became an essential resource for African Americans, allowing them to move for work or to vacation.

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