‘Paris Here I Come!’: The Story of a 1950’s Guide for Black Travelers
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‘Paris Here I Come!’: The Story of a 1950’s Guide for Black Travelers

In 1953, Ollie Stewart, a correspondent for The Afro-American newspaper, wrote a guidebook to the French capital aimed at Black travelers. Nearly 75 years later, his grandniece follows in his footsteps.