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The Green Book

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In this episode of "Once Upon a Time in Black History," host Tamara Shiloh explores the history and legacy of "The Green Book." This essential travel guide provided African-American travelers with safe and welcoming locations during the Jim Crow era. Learn how Victor Hugo Green, a Harlem postal worker, created this powerful resource, and discover the resilience and resourcefulness of the Black community in the face of segregation.

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© Tamara ShilohLength 5 min2 September 2024Season 1Episode 1CultureHistoryUSAEpisodic

Thomas Jennings, the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. Also, this episode features his daughter, Elizabeth who was the first Black woman to he...

Thomas Jennings, the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. Also, this episode features his daughter, Elizabeth who was the first Black woman to he...

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

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6-1011+CultureHistoryUSAEpisodic2 September 2024© Tamara Shiloh

In this episode of "Once Upon a Time in Black History," host Tamara Shiloh explores the history and legacy of "The Green Book." This essential travel guide provided African-American travelers with safe and welcoming locations during the Jim Crow era. Learn how Victor Hugo Green, a Harlem postal worker, created this powerful resource, and discover the resilience and resourcefulness of the Black community in the face of segregation. Join us as we delve into a crucial, often overlooked chapter of American history.


© Tamara Shiloh |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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