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The historic events and eras that played a role in shaping Black travel. What events made them apprehensive travelers?

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Racial violence, discrimination, and civil rights cases influenced apprehension among Black travelers in the early 1900s.

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The events and eras that shaped Black travel were influenced by historical and social factors. During the early 1900s, there were racial violence and discrimination against African Americans in various places such as schools, restaurants, hotels, theaters, riverboats, railroads, and even elevators. Many Black plaintiffs filed civil rights cases to challenge these discriminatory practices, and some of them were successful. However, the overall apprehension of Black travelers stemmed from the minimal penalties for violators and insufficient compensation for plaintiffs, making it difficult to achieve justice.

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