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The Green Book, Then and Now: Fireside Chat with Founders of Black Meetings and Tourism and Temple University’s School of Sports, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Join Temple University’s School of Sports, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) and the Founders of Black Meetings and Tourism, Gloria and Solomon Herbert, for an intriguing Fireside Chat on Wednesday, February 23rd at 1 PM ET. During this discussion, the Herberts will discuss their latest publication, “The Essential Green Book Beyond The Freedom of Travel Then & Now,” which addresses stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination within the travel and tourism industry.

In addition, the Herberts’ will share information on their newest project, The “New Green Book for Travel“, an online platform inspired by the historic “Negro Travelers Green Book“, to serve as a global travel guide and directory, providing booking access to authentic food and heritage cultural experiences, and points of interest in African American history for persons of color, digitally.

Daralyse Lyons and Zachary James, co-founders of Demystifying Diversity Podcasts, will moderate this session.