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Victor Hugo Green: Creator of the Green Book 📚Victor Hugo Green (1892–1960) transformed travel for African Americans during the era of segregation by creating The Green Book—a travel guide offering safe options for lodging, restaurants, and gas stations. First published in 1936 as The Negro Motorist Green Book, it became an essential resource for Black travelers navigating discriminatory practices across the U.S., especially in the Jim Crow South.
Green, a Harlem-based postal worker and visionary, published the guide annually until 1966, printing 15,000 copies each year. His work ensured safety, dignity, and freedom of movement for countless families.
Did you know about The Green Book? Let’s honor Victor Hugo Green’s vital contribution to Black history and travel! 🌍✊🏾