The Green Book Project
is cutting-edge
research on
spatial and racial
inequality at the
Ohio State University.
The project leverages spatial data and interactive maps to uncover historical patterns and stories of mobility, access, and community. Through innovative research and visualization, it connects past and present, offering fresh insights into social and cultural landscapes.
Video Mini-Lecture from the Director
Professor Trevon Logan delivers a TEDxColumbus lecture on the legacy of housing segregation, the beginnings of research on the Green Books, and the duty we have to this history.
Hear from the Authors
Historical Roots of Economic Disparities for African-Americans with Professor Trevon Logan for Econofact.
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Navigating History
The Green Book Project data documents and visualizes the important history of racial discrimination in public accommodations. Unpacking the complex landscape of the empirics tells the story of racial discrimination throughout the 20th century.
Preview the Green Book Map
A preview of the Green Book map, showcasing historical listings of safe establishments for Black travelers across the United States. The interactive map highlights entries by state and city from the original Green Book editions.
The Green Book Project is dedicated to fostering an interdisciplinary approach to studying racial and spatial inequality. By integrating methodologies from economics, history, sociology, and geography, the project provides a comprehensive analysis of historical and contemporary disparities. Through the use of cutting-edge data visualization techniques, researchers can explore how structural barriers have shaped communities and economic opportunities over time. This work highlights the importance of empirical rigor in understanding the economic and social legacies that continue to affect mobility and access today.
Research
Scholars
