From 1936 to 1967, during the Jim Crow Era, many African Americans travelers relied on the "Green Book," an annual guide listing African American-friendly hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other businesses, to keep them safe. TV and radio broadcaster Alvin Hall, author of "Driving the Green Book," talks about his visits to a dozen sites mentioned in the guide to learn more about its history and lasting impact.    
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