or almost three decades beginning in 1936, many African-American travelers relied on a booklet to help them decide where they could comfortably eat, sleep, buy gas, find a tailor or beauty parlor, shop on a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, or go out at night. In 1949, when the guide was 80 pages, there were five recommended hotels in Atlanta. In Cheyenne, Wyo., the Barbeque Inn was the place to stay.
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It is sad to say that there are still some places like that in 2010. My church took a trip to Six Flags in St. Louis and encountered a place that was not very friendly.When we stopped at this place to use the restroom, the people were very quietand they just stared at us. We spoke but got no response. I guess we were not welcome there.
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