Overground Railroad

Well-researched, anecdotal written book about the “Green Book” used by Black Americans traveling the US by auto from 1936 to 1967. Discusses roots of black travel in America and discusses difficulties that still exist.

4.5/5 stars

WOW!
The power of sharing personal true stories rings through time and time again with Taylor's tribute to the Green Book and those Black individuals, couples, and families who traveled the “Overground Railroad” - powerful primary source documents and photographs are juxtaposed amid poignant prose.

Quotes of Note:
“History doesn't repeat itself. Humans do.” - Jelani Cobb

Langston Hughes poem, “Beaumont to Detroit: 1943”

“I don't care if you're the pope or the president...You have to eat. And I can cook for you...If I can get the people on both sides [of the political spectrum] to just sit down at my table, I think we can work this out.” Leah Chase, owner & chef, Dookey Chase's, New Orleans, Louisiana

My next read in relation to this book will be Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow, which has been on my TBR list.