00:00Very bad things happened to African Americans going down a dark country road, there was a sense of apprehension.
00:06You could actually be lynched.
00:08Smithsonian Channel presents the real story behind the book.
00:11The Green Book was a way to understand how you could get from A to B safely.
00:16That became a roadmap.
00:18Right when you open up it says know your rights and it goes state by state.
00:21For some of the most significant people, successful businesses and most important political milestones of the 20th century.
00:28Owning an automobile was a big deal.
00:31Having a car meant something, meant that you had a ride.
00:34Regular people populating something called middle class.
00:38There were all kinds of businesses listed, just what you would find in a AAA guide, but also very telling
00:44in terms of how many areas of black people were shut out of.
00:48It uncovers the hidden truth about the African American community. It allows us to really just simply embrace the genius
00:55of us.
00:56The Negro Travelers Green Book.
00:58The guide to travel and vacations.
01:00Travel wise people.
01:01Carry your green book with you.
01:03You may need it.
01:04The Green Book, Guide to Freedom, premieres Monday, February 25th at 8, only on Smithsonian Channel.
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