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“Driving The Green Book is a podcast they everyone needs to listen to. What am maxing trip through our history, which we should never forget.
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djthecat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“Driving the Green Book is a fantastic podcast. This is the best of what nonfiction/historical podcasts can be. It takes what little we learn from our textbooks, fleshes it out, and makes it very personal. Beautifully produced and very compelling.”
peter s s s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/23
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“What a great podcast. Such a difficult subject, however, the presentation shows the power of this story. Thank you”
Luckybeaux via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/21/22
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“Excellent storytelling of awful and triumphant times. These are stories that need to be heard. Thank you!”
FrankieBlu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/22
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“I loved this podcast and looked forward to every new recording. I hope a second season is in the works Nd I hope it comes out very soon!!”
Tommy Sun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
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“The information added to what I had heard about the Green Book. It was really special to hear the accounts of people who actually used the book or remembered traveling with their parents using it. Great history lesson with laughter and tears.”
ShTaCwn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“I loved listening to this series of stories immensely. The only disappointment was coming to the end, I want more.”
Miss Charley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/21
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“Mr. Hall and Ms. Woods Webber and all of the presenters here have taken me on a beautiful, poignant, bittersweet, wonderful trip.
I was a child in the ‘60’s and grew up alongside
I-95, and our family traveled each summer from Philadelphia, PA to Fayetteville, NC.
Though I’d never heard of...”Read full review »
Princess Leah, of IKEA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/21
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“This podcast pays homage to our ancestors and those who still remember a time where blacks and other people of color had to be intentional and thoughtful about their travels. The experiences shared may leave some listeners sad and angry, but for me I have a deeper sense of community, strength,...”Read full review »
NSQRY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
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“I am on episode 3 of Driving the Green Book. I really am enjoying and learning so much on this ride. It’s so enlightening and gives listeners such a sense of connection. I am excited for this journey. even my 11 year son, listens in and has been captured by these true events that have taken...”Read full review »
samtranz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
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“Alvin - thank you for this gift. Thank you and your team for being a vehicle (yes pun) for keeping these culturally significant stories strong. I was grateful to listen after all the episodes had been released. Though I binged them, they fed my loins like one of mama’s slow cooked pot of...”Read full review »
BettyCAndrews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/20
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“I know people who still use The Green Book. With all the white supremacists, especially those made known during the Trump administration, it is still needed and works to keep people safe. It’s a shame it’s needed. Listen to this podcast and understand what African Americans have gone through and...”Read full review »
UUMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/20
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“I love the combination of narration and oral history. The subject matter is compelling & the podcast is so well produced.”
BrendaTNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
“I eagerly awaited each and every episode and was always happy Id listened and learned something new. I often found myself searching the web to learn more after the episodes finished. Well Done!”
berrygeary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“For those of you involved with this podcast, thank you. Thank you for your outstanding efforts to keep history alive!”
Kozmo 702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/20
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“As a 60-year-old white woman in America. I just want to tell you what a truly inspiring story. I grew up in a prejudiced America. It was scary, painful and truly immoral. It was also wonderful life. I was truly fortunate to have a mother that was unbiased and not prejudiced at all. I was not...”Read full review »
rmles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/20
“It’s hard to sum up this podcast in a just a few words, but I will start with this: listen to it, it is very good.
This series shines a probing light on some of the realities of life as a Black American during segregation and how the weight of those experiences still shapes Black culture and...”Read full review »
daotoad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/20
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“I’m from Louisville KY, lived in Cincinnati for several years as well and I LOVED hearing about some of the history of both of these cities via this podcast. Great work!!”
ms_tlc_ky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/20
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“This podcast is an absolute audio feast. I truly feel as if I am on the journey with the hosts. I remember my father talking about the Green Book and I still hope that I will recover an original copy from his keepsakes one day. To hear these personal narratives from people who experienced the...”Read full review »
tranelove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“I knew that the Green Book existed but that was about the extent of my knowledge. This podcast opened my eyes to the shameful way Blacks were (and are) treated in America. Most of all, though, I was heartened by the stories of resilience and success in the face of oppression.”
9felix99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/20
“You can see it in the reviews saying “please stop making podcasts about things that make me feel guilty. Talk about something uplifting instead”.
Thank you for making this podcast. Thank you for speaking of the incredibly embarrassing ways we have acted towards black people in the past and...”Read full review »
Violet9876 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/20
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“I look forward to each episode. Although I am in my 60s I knew of the book but never saw one. I asked my 87 yr old mother and she was unaware as well. However the story telling and historical insight about the great migration is exceptional. I have learned so much and it has added rich text to my...”Read full review »
PurpkeKnight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/20
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“I grew up in Maryland in the late 60’s and early to mid 70’s and thought how we traveled: leaving in the early morning hours, using the restroom before getting on the road, and packing food and beverages was the “way” of travel, not being aware that this is how black folks had to...”Read full review »
Rosainmd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/20
“Jenee is amazing too. I heard them both interviewed on the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast. I don’t think we could ever get enough of hearing these stories and voices and histories. Wish I coulda been in the backseat of their car.”
hebacita2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“Glad I saw you mentioned on PBS. Your podcast needs to be heard by all those people who act like BLM is a negative thing, and who just don’t understand the role history plays in our every day lives. Wishing you continued success.”
Queen of Charm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/20
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“This podcast is better than a movie. I’m surprised at how good it genuinely is. You get entertained and educated all at once. I love it.”
rudeboi1011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“Thank you for taking an amazing trip into the past to enlighten us. Born and raised in California, I had never heard of the Green Book. As a white person, maybe not surprising, however I have been interested in Black history for many years. Still learning🙂.”
girl1950era via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“This is fascinating, this Black History is most important to know about. I look forward to all the personal accounts. Although I know Black people were turned away from hotels and restaurants in the 80’s and 90’s it still is maddening to hear these accounts. Keep going important, important voices...”Read full review »
Athens75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“The host doesn’t add anything to the discussion. He repeats what his interviewees have just said, as if I’m too dumb to understand a boycott.”
Salud G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/20
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“Lovely anecdotal stories. Not much on the history of the places in the actual book. Still a good listen though!”
Disgruntled 10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/20
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“The stories and the story teller, Alvin Hall, are great and enlighten anyone who listens. I’ve suggested this podcast to all my friends.”
BW&FM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/20
“Following the explosion of discussion of sundown towns and the green book, I discovered this podcast. Such an interesting exploration of a great topic. This podcast makes me wish I was still teaching high school history. This would definitely make it into my modern history class. Extremely...”Read full review »
Dionsmusica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/20
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“This a wonderful history lesson in how Blacks during segregation were able to find work arounds for any obstacle in their way. Traveling while black back then could be a dangerous without a guide. It is important to have these stories recorded because history does repeat itself if we’re not...”Read full review »
AKP151 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“This a podcast full of rich and powerful stories of the myriad ways in which Black peoples have thrived in the face of so many efforts to extinguish our collective life. Through the lens of the green book we see so many aspects of Black life—family, faith, community-building, entrepreneurship,...”Read full review »
Candogogo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“I have listened to the first 3 episodes and, my goodness, the “life” experiences and the Green Book itself come alive in the words of both narrator and guests. From the sage voice of Frank to the curator at the Schomberg, the listener is led on a visual journey across the miles...thank you to...”Read full review »
Ms. Tawana Purnell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/20
“I have a few more things to work on the app but I’m just not going home now I have time tomorrow night and I’m not”
ejcndjdkdndjbsjfjsjrn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/20
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“Thank you for this podcast. It’s informative, transformative, and so rich with history. I love to hear these stories”
RN_ratchet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“Somehow it’s positive and uplifting, even though the subject is a sad reminder of our recent past (and ongoing reality).”
JoeFilmLoverBrewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“I love our history & finding this great Podcast has been a joy for me. Thank you so much for your informative story telling!🖤”
EG📚 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“I salute those of you that are doing this work. Thank you all!”
MarleyBrave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“I was memorized. Loved it”
scooby2do via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“Learning about the lived experiences impacted by Hugo and Alma Greene. We find the impact is still with us. An excellent example of a compassionate entrepreneurship.”
ktm5461 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“Fascinating and informative interviews and facts regarding a part of history that is glossed over way too often. I am from rural Minnesota and am sad to say my exposure to African American History is almost nonexistent.
Thank you for putting heart and soul into this! Keep up the great work!!!”
chainsaw_avenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“These stories are wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to find them and the wonderful people telling them❤️”
professionalunicorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“Keep up the good work. Thorough and thoughtful this aspect of history seems so vital to our identities; needed to understand a past historical landscape. Thanx”
tiatori via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/20
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“Alvin Hall does a great job interweaving past history and anecdotes from Black people who still are experiencing echoes of Jim Crow in their lives today. Looking forward to future episodes.”
Karin trying not to be a Karen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/20
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“I’ve listened only to the first episode and I’m already totally hooked. This podcast series uncovers an entire world little known to most of us. It’s also beautifully written and produced. Can’t wait to hear more.”
myerseric via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/20
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“I’m Asian American - born and raised in a Mesa, AZ. I was never taught in school this type of history, which I now feel robbed. To hear this podcast and people that used it is such an eye opener to American history that many of us were never taught. Our history is so whitewashed.”
Freaky Kikki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/20
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