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The Damron Guides worked like a Green Book for LGBTQ Americans finding safe places to exist.
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In this episode
- What the Damron Guides were and why they were necessary
- How LGBTQ travelers navigated a country that was often hostile to them
- The parallel between the Green Book and LGBTQ travel safety resources
- What these maps reveal about the history of safe spaces in America
About this episode
Today on the show we’re talking about a travel guide — The Damron Guides. It was like a Green Book for LGBTQ Americans traveling the country and looking for safe spaces.This episode is sponsored by:
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