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Family stories deepen author’s ties to Green Book

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 26, 2020 4:05 AM CT | Published: February 26, 2020 4:05 AM CT

Candacy Taylor's book examines the legacy of the Green Book, a guide for black motorists during segregation. But her Memphis-bred stepfather contributed more than her research could offer. She'll speak in Memphis Feb. 27.

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The National Civil Rights Museum Candacy Taylor "Overground Railroad" Green Book

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Jared Boyd

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