In 1946, Nat King Cole recorded “Route 66,” a song celebrating what became known as America’s Highway. 🎶
Yet, the fantasy of “getting your kicks” on
#Route66 was a dream reserved for White America. Roughly half of the 89 counties on Route 66 were sundown towns, all-white communities that banned black citizens after dark.
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#GreenBook exhibtion now open.