During a recent government meeting, officials revisited discussions surrounding the historical significance of the Green Book, a crucial resource for Black motorists from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Green Book served as a guide, detailing safe places for gas, food, and lodging during a time of widespread racial segregation.

The meeting highlighted the recent publication of \"Driving the Green Book\" by Alvin Hill, which provides a historical perspective on the original guide. This work has gained recognition as a traveling exhibit at the Smithsonian and is set to be displayed at the Freedom Center in Cincinnati from July through October 2023.

Officials expressed particular interest in the exhibit due to its references to Norwood, a local area that is mentioned unfavorably in Hill's book regarding its historical treatment of Black individuals. The discussions underscored the importance of acknowledging and addressing the past as the community prepares to engage with this significant cultural artifact.