The Green Book: Guide To — Freedom

What started as a New York-focused pamphlet in 1936 eventually expanded to cover most of North America, including parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The Legacy of Victor Green’s Vision

Victor Green famously looked forward to the day his book would no longer be needed. In his 1948 introduction, he wrote: "There will be a day sometime in the near future when this guide will not have to be published... That is when we as a race will have equal opportunities and privileges" . The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

Travelers often had to use extreme measures to stay safe. Some Black drivers even wore chauffeur's caps to pretend they were merely delivering a car for a white owner. What started as a New York-focused pamphlet in