![]() In Overground Railroad, Candacy Taylor explores not only the history of the Green Book, published from 1936 to 1967 (with a break for World War Two) but the overall story of what it means to travel while black. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America For a deeper dive into the real-life Green Book and the culture that made it necessary, check out Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America by Candacy Taylor. While valid criticisms continue to surround its production and story, the movie brought its namesake into the limelight: The Negro Motorist Green Book. Last year, the controversial film Green Book took home the Oscar for Best Picture. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email Check out this book on Amazon! Photo: The News Wheel ![]()
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