sepi One of New Orleans’ most powerful and transformative tours is both self-guided and completely free. Tucked at the edge of the French Quarter and Tremé neighborhoods, Louis Armstrong Park holds within it a space that has carried the heartbeat of Black resistance and resilience for over three centuries: Congo Square. Shaded by ancient oaks,…
The Civil Rights Trail isn’t just a road trip — it’s a pilgrimage. Spanning cities that helped shape the soul of the nation, the trail traces the footsteps of the leaders, communities, and events that challenged systemic injustice and transformed the American landscape. This 7-day itinerary blends history, reflection, and cultural insight into one powerful…
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is one of the most powerful and essential destinations in the United States. It offers an intimate, deeply educational experience that traces the life, legacy, and enduring impact of one of the most transformative leaders in American — and global…
From the ashes of segregation and exclusion has risen a bold new chapter in Black hospitality. Whether rooted in historic safe havens for Black travelers or shaped by contemporary visions of luxury, Black-owned hotels are now redefining excellence across the United States and the Caribbean. These properties aren’t just places to stay — they’re stories,…
“Stay out the cemeteries and away from those voodoo priestesses,” my cautious aunt warned over the phone. My white Jetta was pulling onto the 10 freeway — a route I’d taken countless times in my life as a Southern Californian. But on this occasion, I wasn’t creeping toward the Pacific. I was cruising above, quite…
AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA Brooklyn, NYAugust 23–24, 2025 AFROPUNK isn’t just a festival — it’s a lifestyle, a statement, a sanctuary. What began as a 2003 documentary spotlighting Black punk culture has evolved into one of the most powerful global celebrations of Black individuality and radical creativity. In 2025, AFROPUNK returns to its spiritual home in Brooklyn…