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Black Travel: Navigating Danger and Dignity on the Open Road 1930's - 1960's

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This time, we cover the complex and often perilous reality of travel for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era, particularly from the 1930s through the 1960s. Emphasizing that mobility was frequently restricted and dangerous due to widespread segregation, sundown towns, and the risk of police harassment. To navigate these challenges, Black travelers relied heavily on resources like The Negro Motorist Green Book, which listed safe accommodations and services, as well as developed community networks for support. The struggle for safe travel was intrinsically linked to broader civil rights efforts, culminating in the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Black travel during this period is a testament to resilience, strategic planning, and a continuous fight for dignity and freedom..

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This time, we cover the complex and often perilous reality of travel for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era, particularly from the 1930s through the 1960s. Emphasizing that mobility was frequently restricted and dangerous due to widespread segregation, sundown towns, and the risk of police harassment. To navigate these challenges, Black travelers relied heavily on resources like The Negro Motorist Green Book, which listed safe accommodations and services, as well as developed community networks for support. The struggle for safe travel was intrinsically linked to broader civil rights efforts, culminating in the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Black travel during this period is a testament to resilience, strategic planning, and a continuous fight for dignity and freedom..

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