Join Grace Akosua Williams as she shares her inspiring journey as a social entrepreneur from Tasmania. From her early activism in school to her work with Citizen Tasmania, discover how Grace is making a difference in education, human rights, and refugee resettlement.

Discover the transformative power of group travel for black women seeking rejuvenation and connection. Explore the benefits of bonding, shared experiences, and unforgettable memories. Join Aisha Daraja as she delves into the joys and advantages of traveling with a group of like-minded individuals.

When we spoke to Deji, he was in Spain reflecting on his decision to turn down a $70,000 raise, because moving back to the United States was not worth it. Deji, who has worked all across Europe, discovered that safety, quality of life, and love didn’t have a price tag. He rejected the notion that Black people have to suffer American racism in pursuit of a better life.

We happened to interview Diedre the week that George Floyd was murdered. But for Deidre, it was a reminder of how unsafe the Black body is in the United States. The question: “What is a safe space when you’re in a Black body?” set the tone of her interview.

Heather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic. Her work appears regularly in a host of national and international publications from O magazine to NPR. She appears on television stations across North America and is the resident travel expert on The Social - a national daily lifestyle show. Heather has shared her travel insights as a speaker at trade gatherings hosted by TravMedia, US Travel Association, Destination Canada, SATW, and others. Heather is also the voice behind GlobetrottingMama.com – an international, family travel blog that features the adventures she takes with (and without) her husband Ish and their two sons, Ethan and Cameron.

Is racism the only reason black Americans move abroad?

Following in the steps of Essence magazine, whose 1970 debut issue, Black Man Do You Love Me?, addressed the current subject of Black men who were climbing the corporate ladder and now had the option of choosing to love either Black women or white women.

Our feature article, Why Black People Are Moving Abroad, addresses one of the central subjects of Black travel: Black people choosing to leave America for life abroad. Throughout this article, we'll take a look at the history of Black travelers who fought for the right to not only use public transportation, but also for the right to acquire a U.S. passport to travel internationally. Are the motivations of the Black traveler today similar to those of the Black travelers in the 1800's?