Boston Globe maps Green Book sites across New England

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Boston Globe maps Green Book sites across New England

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From the 1930s to the 1960s, the Green Book was a vital guidebook for travelers of color in the United States that identified restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for Black motorists. In honor of Black History Month, the Boston Globe took a look at the hundreds of Green Book locations throughout New England. Reporter Emily Sweeney joined 12 News at 4 to talk about the project. Watc…