Victor Hugo Green was an African American postal worker and civil rights activist, best known for creating the Green Book. This travel guide, first published in 1936, provided essential information for Black travelers in the United States, helping them find safe places to stay, eat, and refuel during a time of widespread racial segregation. Green's work was crucial during the Jim Crow era, as it offered a sense of security and community for those facing discrimination. The Green Book became a vital resource until the civil rights movement began to change travel conditions for African Americans in the 1960s.