North America

A few short miles away from Miami’s world-famous South Beach, there’s a little-known historic gem ­— the Hampton House Motel. Once dubbed, the “first luxury hotel for Negros in the South,” this Negro Motorist Green Book establishment was the epitome of Black excellence in Miami, Florida in the 1960s. I’ve traveled the world on a quest to learn as much as I can about the histories of Black and Brown people across the globe.  As…

Need some ideas for your family’s spring break in 2021?  When planning a family vacation, you typically don’t have to work around a global pandemic. With travel restrictions still in place all over the world, domestic travel is more appealing than ever. Luckily, the United States is bursting with incredible destinations for the whole family to explore. From picturesque beaches to national parks, there’s beauty to be seen and fun to be had all over…

UNPOPULAR OPINION:  I like Elvis Presley. While I am not ashamed of this fact, I do understand that Elvis is a very polarizing character in the Black community. Long before I knew about culture vultures and racial appropriation, I discovered Elvis, the actor. As a latchkey kid, I watched a LOT of television and I loved musicals. At some point, I stumbled upon a campy “Beach Party”-isk movie starring Elvis and I was hooked. I…

We recently spent a weekend glamping at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort-Camp in Williamsport, MD and it was an amazing experience that my family and I won’t soon forget. Initially we decided to cancel all travel plans for the rest of the year due to COVID. But when the folks at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park invited my family to enjoy a staycation not far from home and assured us of all of the steps they were…

Located in the Red Hills Region, in southwest Georgia, Thomasville is a vacation destination for many travelers.  With its historic Victorian homes, small-town charm, and long history as a top travel destination at the turn of the 20th century, its no wonder that Thomasville is a great travel destination. Whether you’re visiting to enjoy the amazing food, learn a bit about Black History in the area, or you want to enjoy the feeling of stepping…

We partnered with Discover Thomasville to check out some of the best restaurants in Thomasville, Georgia.  There are so many fun things to do in this small city.  I started my tour by visiting the local Black History Museum, then it was time to check out local fare with the Taste of Thomasville, a walking food tour. Although I’d never gone on a food tour prior to this, I couldn’t think of a better way…