Hidden Hospitality

Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era

von Calvin Stovall

304 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Rediscover Black-Owned Hotels, Motels, and Resorts--and the History behind Them

Throughout America's history of slavery and segregation, Black travelers faced not just unwelcoming environments but the challenge of finding safe places to rest and recharge. In response to this basic human need, courageous Black entrepreneurs carved out spaces within the dominant culture, creating a network of Black-owned establishments that offered comfort and safety to Black travelers.

Calvin Stovall, a hospitality professional with nearly thirty years in the industry, brings this overlooked history to light. In Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era, Stovall shares the inspiring paths of these pioneers. He highlights the immense challenges they faced and the enduring impact of their establishments, showing how their spaces became vibrant hubs of Black culture, where people could gather, find joy, and be their true selves.

>As Black history continues to enjoy growing scholarship, a fuller picture of the Black experience emerges through stories corrected, expanded, or finally told. Stovall is here to remind us that the story of Black hospitality is far from over.

• Themen: Recht Recht bestimmter Jurisdiktionen und bestimmter Rechtsgebiete Gesellschafts-, Handels- und Wettbewerbsrecht, allgemein Handelsrecht Gastgewerbe-, Reise- und Tourismusrecht
• ISBN: 9781612547114
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.10.2025
• Größe: 307 x 244 mm
• Verlag: Brown Books Publishing Group