THE BLACK MOTORIST’S SAFETY TRAVEL GUIDES EXHIBITS
“Community by Community, We Remember the Journey Together.”
Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation is dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Black Americans in Utah. Our mission is to tell the stories of families, communities, and individuals whose legacies have shaped our state. Through our latest campaign, The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides Exhibits, we highlight the resilience and resourcefulness of Black travelers who relied on these guides for safe passage. Your sponsorship helps us produce powerful exhibits that educate, inspire, and ensure these stories are not forgotten. Join us in preserving this vital part of American history—one exhibit at a time.
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Utah & The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
This exhibit is about all of the safety travel guides that were produced with at least one entry located in Utah. It explains the usage and purpose of the safety travel guides, when they were started, and who started them. One panel will be a map with every business indicated on it.
Businesses of the Crossroads of the West in The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
"Crossroads of the West" was Salt Lake City’s nickname when the Lincoln Highway was widely used. This exhibit will feature places located in Salt Lake City that appear in the safety travel guides.
Utah Restaurants in The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
This exhibit will feature every restaurant in the safety travel guides, regardless of the city.
David H. Oliver: Utah Lawyer in The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
Mr. Oliver is one of the first Black American lawyers in Utah. This exhibits features Mr. Oliver and his work in Utah during the span of his life.
Utah's Junction City in The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
"Junction City" was Ogden’s nickname in the days of railroad travel. This exhibit will feature places located in Ogden that appear in the safety travel guides.
Utah Hotels & Hospitality in The Black Motorist’s Safety Travel Guides
This exhibit will feature every hotel and hospitality location in the safety travel guides, regardless of the city.
