Living overseas will never be the antidote to racism — RUTH TERRY, ZORA, MEDIUM As I read a Washington Post article by a Black American woman who traded New York for Paris, a single line triggered my wanderlust: “Paris, a city that has historically revered Black arts and culture and respected Black humanity.” Ever since Trump’s election in 2016, […]
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Escape Route | Lapham’s Quarterly
How cars changed the lives of black Americans. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Between the 1920s and the 1960s, automobile ownership changed African American life. You could not be asked to move to the back of the bus—or, worse, to get off and reenter through the back door—if you drove your own car. The horsepower of an automobile […]
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After 65 Years, the First African-American-owned Travel Agency Continues to Provide Travelers With Unique Experiences | Travel + Leisure
The agency planned Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s trip to Oslo when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Before the current boom of black travel nomads and influencers, there were African-American pioneers who charted a course that would revolutionize the way black travelers traversed the world. More than 80 years ago, […]
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How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned Paris | Travel Noire
If you are looking to spend a day exploring “Black-Owned” Paris here is a rundown of places to eat, visit, and shop. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world where people often think of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Champs Elysees to visit for their next trip. […]
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Everyone And Their Mama Was In Ghana For The Holidays | Essence
The FOMO was real this holiday season as Black excellence hit the streets of Accra, Ghana. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] If you weren’t in Ghana for the holidays, you were probably the only one. Melanin of all shades descended on the streets of Accra to close out not only the decade but the country’s ridiculously successful Year […]
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The Ivy Hotel: Maryland’s Black-Owned Oasis in the Middle of Charm City | Ebony
The Black-owned boutique hotel has been open only five years, yet it already has a strong-hold on hospitality in the city. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Despite countless contributions to American culture, Baltimore, Maryland, has been associated with nothing more strongly than HBO drama The Wire over the past two decades. The street life depicted on the Emmy-winning […]
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This Couple’s African Adventure Was The Ultimate Journey ‘Home’ | Essence
For Rondel and Yanique Holder visiting Ghana was a life-changing experience.
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This Black Woman Runs The Newest Luxury Yacht Charter Service | Travel Noire
As a young girl growing up on Virginia’s eastern shore, Sheila Ruffin came to love boats at an early age. Her grandfather was an avid boater so she spent a lot of her childhood around the water. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Once she was older, Sheila would go on to attend law school. After learning that she […]
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How To Spend 3 Days In Black-Owned New Orleans | Travel Noire
Stephanie Ogbogu, Travel Noire Women working at sewing machines in factory. Pic credit: Sleek Garments Export Ltd. Featured Image [dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou’re almost there! You’ve taken the first step—deciding to take a trip to New Orleans and experience its colorful cultural ambiance, excellent restaurants, and nowhere-else-but-here traditions that make New Orleans one of the most popular tourist […]
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Why more and more black Americans are moving to Ghana | The Week
Mark Beckford, Mark Beckford Natalija Gormalova/Narratively. Featured Image [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen Lakeshia Ford decided she was going to pack up her life and her budding career and move from New Jersey to Ghana, her family could not understand why she wanted to make the trek to a country thousands of miles from home. Even more surprising, to […]
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