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History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregation
Read full article: History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregationIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re learning about the Green Book and how it was used as a guide by Black people traveling in the U.S. before the Civil Rights Movement.
Statue of former Dearborn mayor who advocated for black and white segregation taken down
Read full article: Statue of former Dearborn mayor who advocated for black and white segregation taken downDEARBORN, Mich. The statue of former Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard whose legacy includes advocating for black and white segregation has been removed. City officials say the statue which weighs up to 700 pounds was removed Friday night. Hubbard was the mayor of Dearborn from 1942 until 1978. There have been calls to remove the statue for years because of Hubbards reputation for being racist towards ethnic and minority groups. Nationwide, other statues of controversial historic figures are being removed in the wake of George Floyds death.