Black History Quest: The Green Book in Oregon

CONTENT WARNING: This program includes readings of historical articles and documents. Racist language was common and abundant, and is read here as an illustration of the rampant racism of the day, and what people of color were regularly facing. Please watch with care.
What can be learned by comparing Oregon and Washington’s Green Books? Despite the sparse number of Oregon listings, Taylor Stewart will share how they influenced Black migration, and how this knowledge can enlighten Oregon’s journey toward lifting up its African American population.
Join host Mariah Rocker each episode as we explore the challenges and surprises of doing historical research, and try to learn how one source can change history.