History Colorado is beginning a new survey of travel and investigation of local green book sites. These sites were critical for the survival of thousands of Black Americans in an era of segregation and hate crimes. Now, stories of such sites will continue to be amplified.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has added the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish to the list, joining New Orleans' Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church (still known by many locals as "Perseverance Hall") in the 7th Ward.
"It's very hard to narrow the list," says the Chief Preservation Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 2023 list includes a gas station, an artist studio and two Chinatowns.