As mentioned in my San Juan Island recap, I was honored to be selected and explore the San Juan Islands in partnership with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau and the Black Travel Alliance. The two islands I visited were San Juan Island and Orcas Island. Following...
When the average person hears the words “San Juan Islands”, they usually immediately think of Puerto Rico. I will admit, I was once one of those people as well. When I first learned about the San Juan Islands located in Northwest Washington, I knew I had to visit. The...
The second largest city in New York has a long and rich history. Once filled with booming factories, wealthy entrepreneurs, and the world’s most impressive buildings, Buffalo had certainly seen better days. Faced with a declining population and mass exodus of...
For years I have had the desire to visit Cincinnati, Ohio. Known as The Queen City, Cincinnati’s strategic location in the Midwest serves as a gateway to the region. The city has a vibrant cultural scene filled with a ton of history, restaurants, bars, and...
As a lifelong resident of Baltimore, Maryland and a huge Ravens fan, I have pretty much grown up being taught to dislike everything about the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Embracing anything about your rival’s hometown including the people, culture, and history is...
In an effort to discover and explore the black history and culture of more cities within the US, my travels have led me to some pretty fascinating places. The real gems have proven to be those cities that quietly lay under the radar, yet over deliver on the...
