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PASSAGE · 点击任意单词可查词典P1 Most people travel in cars, trains and planes. But there was a time when black people couldn't travel freely in the United States.
P2 In 1936, a black pianist named Victor H. Green made a book. He called it “The Negro Motorist Green Book”. People called it the Green Book for short.
P3 At that time, there were many rules for black people in America. They couldn't enter many hotels, restaurants and other places. Traveling could be dangerous for them.
P4 Green wanted to make travel easier and safer for black people. The book listed safe places across America for black travellers, such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations and more. The book told them where they could stay and eat safely.
P5 The Green Book became popular among black travellers. It was sold in gas stations and stores. Many black families used it when travelling. It helped them find safe places and avoid dangerous places.
P6 The Green Book was published every year from 1936 to 1966. It is a piece of American history now. The 2018 movie “Green Book” is named after this book. It shows how the book helped African-Americans travel more safely.