About this episode

The episode discusses how Esso supported Black travelers during the Jim Crow era by providing resources like maps and credit.

On Jim Crow roads, the lifeline wasn’t a law, it was a gas station. Esso used maps, credit, and a nationwide dealer network to turn the Green Book into safe miles.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: https://onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.com/Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m

People in this episode

Host: Michael Motley jr

Topics covered

• Jim Crow
• Black travelers
• Esso
• Green Book
• gas stations
• historical support

Keywords

• Esso
• Jim Crow
• Black travelers
• Green Book
• gas stations
• historical support
• travel safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Esso

Books & works: Green Book

Places: Jim Crow

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