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- "Negro Motorist Green Book, 1937 Edition, Complimentary Issue," 1937 - Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act, African Americans faced persistent racial discrimination when traveling. It could be difficult to find restaurants, hotels, or other amenities. <em>The Negro Motorist Green Book</em>, begun in 1936, became a guide for the African American traveler. The 1937 edition provided information for a limited area around New York City. Later editions would cover all U.S. states and several international destinations.
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"Negro Motorist Green Book, 1937 Edition, Complimentary Issue," 1937
Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act, African Americans faced persistent racial discrimination when traveling. It could be difficult to find restaurants, hotels, or other amenities. The Negro Motorist Green Book, begun in 1936, became a guide for the African American traveler. The 1937 edition provided information for a limited area around New York City. Later editions would cover all U.S. states and several international destinations.