Early AME ministers were better travelled than you think. See for yourself (pictures of a number of programs showing preaching schedules for George A. Singleton: Sonya) Learn more about African American travel in this interactive exhibit about The Green Book, a travel guide published between 1936 and 1966 that listed hotels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, etc. where Black travelers were welcome.
http://publicdomain.nypl.org/greenbook-map/
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