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On the anniversary of Route 66 and The Green Book, Weekend Edition takes a road trip

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe
Published November 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM MST

America's most iconic road, Route 66, turns 100 years old this month and The Green Book, which helped Black travelers navigate safely, was first published 90 years ago.

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Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.
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