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Modern Green Book Revives Black Business Support | Birmingham News
Theo Edwards-Butler turned a personal list of Black-owned businesses into the Modern Green Book—a powerful, living legacy of the original 1936 guide that helped Black travelers find safe spaces during segregation. Now, this digital database connects consumers with Black entrepreneurs across the U.S. and beyond, turning everyday spending into intentional economic empowerment. With the original Green Book’s spirit still vital today, Edwards-Butler’s project honors history while building a future where community support drives real change—through monthly markets, a revamped website, and a…
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