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Plessy v Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1896 that upheld racial segregation laws in the United States. The case involved Homer Plessy, an African American man who was arrested for sitting in a “whites-only” railroad car in Louisiana. The Court ruled that “separate but equal” facilities for Black and white people were constitutional, allowing segregation to continue for many years. This decision legitimized racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the South. -
The green book
The Green Book, officially titled The Negro Motorist Green Book, was a travel guide published annually from 1936 to 1966. Created by Victor Hugo Green, an African American postal worker, it provided a list of safe places—such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses—that would serve Black travelers during a time when racial segregation and discrimination were widespread in the United States. The book helped African Americans avoid places where they might be denied service.