"The Green Book," first published in 1936 under the title "The Negro Motorist Green Book," was created for the growing African American middle class. who had the desire and financial means to travel the country. but were restricted from many of the resources and accommodations necessary.
In Chicago, "The Green Book" mostly directed travelers to listings located in the South Side community of Bronzeville. Of the over 180 businesses listed in Chicago, nearly 80% were in the Bronzeville District, an area that was considered a mecca for Black manufacturing, hair care, publishing, and banking industries.offers viewers an opportunity to travel back in time through the perspective of the traveler, with an immersive and participatory exhibit.
The exhibition, through artifacts, historic footage, and firsthand accounts, expresses not only the apprehension felt by African American travelers, but also the resilience, innovation and elegance of people choosing to live a full American existence. "This exhibition tells a story of resilience during the Jim Crow era when Black travelers faced often insurmountable discrimination. 'The Green Book' offered critical, life-saving information and sanctuary," said Senior VP of Education
& Exhibitions Kelley Szany. "Moreover, this is an inspirational story of communities, like Bronzeville, who took agency over their neighborhood, a story of growth in Black-owned businesses and the rising of the middle class."
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