The Green Book was first published in 1936 by Victor H. Green, a postal worker from Harlem, New York It was inspired by the discrimination and prejudice faced by African American travelers during the Jim Crow era in the United States. Green wanted to provide a resource for black travelers to find safe places to stay, eat, and do business while on the road.
An alphabet board book inspired by the bestselling HAIR LOVE, from the original award–winning author and illustrator duo—and perfect for baby gift baskets.
The opening quote in my chapter is something I continue to model, with intention. “The biggest shift in life happens when you believe you can. Take a chance on yourself. You’re worth it.” In my chapter, I talk about the moment I was told, basically, you’re not going to find success here, so look elsewhere. At that moment, I knew I had an opportunity. What was I willing to do? I thought, “Cameo, the shift is happening. You’ve been preparing for this. Will you take a chance on yourself?”
In this masterful work of family-focused sociology, Lois Benjamin charts the lives of Pennie and Roscoe James and their children, telling the story of how a large, close-knit African American family with humble origins in a small town of North Carolina is shaped by...