What are Sundown Towns?

The video explores the history and impact of sundown towns in the US, which were areas that excluded nonwhites after dark. These towns were enforced through intimidation and violence, significantly impacting civil rights movements and leading to the creation of the Negro Motorist Green Book. Contrary to popular belief, sundown towns were more common in the northern US. The video also highlights that other minority groups faced similar exclusions. The legacy of sundown towns persists today, reminding us to question claims of racial harmony in certain areas.

What were sundown towns and how did they affect black travelers?

What was the significance of the Negro Motorist Green Book?

How did the Fair Housing Act of 1968 impact sundown towns?

What experiences did black travelers face in sundown towns as depicted in media?

In what ways did sundown towns maintain racial exclusion?