Victor H. Green

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Victor Hugo Green (November 9, 1892 – October 16, 1960) was a postal employee and travel writer from Harlem, New York City. He was best known for developing and writing what became known as The Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans in the United States.

During the time the book was published, choices of lodging, restaurants, and even gas stations were limited for Black people in throughout America. It was first published as The Negro Motorist Green Book and later as The Negro Travelers’ Green Book. The books were published from 1936 to 1966. Green reviewed hotels and restaurants that did business with African Americans during the time of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation in the United States. He printed 20,000 copies each year.

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