KENTUCKY — The Green Book acted as a safety tool for African Americans during the era of Jim Crow laws.

The publication included places like restaurants, gas stations, and hotels where traveling African Americans were welcomed and allowed to patronize.

During this In Focus Kentucky segment, our Ashleigh Mills shows a modern-day way, one young Louisville woman is now promoting Black-owned businesses.

There’s a full database of businesses in "The New Modern Green Book" online, as well as details on how to be included in it.

Also, the Lexington Urban League is commemorating its 50th anniversary with a recently published book, highlighting the accomplishments of the organization.

Executive Director, P.G. Peeples took over the reins of the Lexington Urban League in 1970 at the age of 24 and continues to serve today.

 “The First 50 years: 1968 to 2018” took more than two years to complete. The book documents the Urban League’s early beginnings and its programs to build economic opportunity for Black and all impoverished Lexingtonians since 1968.

You can purchase copies of the book at ullex.org. The book is also a fundraiser for the organization. Suggested donations are $100.

For more information about Black History month, please visit our special section.