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Don't invite me if you don't want my truth.
"Fuck being rational, give 'em what they ask for." - Kendrick Lamar
May 5
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Shayla Martin
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The Road We Trod Black Travel Guide to Asheville
American society insists that the demographics of Appalachia are poor and white. That's a lie.
Mar 31
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Shayla Martin
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The Road We Trod Black Travel Guide to Asheville
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We need to change the way we talk about Black History Month.
A rant about how the travel industry gets Black history month wrong + a reveal of my next Black Travel city guide.
Feb 15
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Shayla Martin
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We need to change the way we talk about Black History Month.
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The Road We Trod Black Travel Guide to Seattle
Black history museums, an art gallery filled with hand painted portraits of our faves and fried catfish are just the start.
Jan 20
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Shayla Martin
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Considering Dry January? Read this.
I'm taking a moment away from travel to share a huge part of my identity with you lovely readers to support all those sober-curious folks out there.
Dec 30, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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10 Black-owned travel products you need in your life
FYI, I either own all of these products or I will soon. Quality assurance!
Dec 10, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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10 Black-owned travel products you need in your life
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Native American travel experiences deserve your attention
But make sure you treat these lands with respect.
Nov 21, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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Native American travel experiences deserve your attention
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Black rage.
This post is not about travel.
Nov 7, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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Black rage.
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I visited the whitest state in America
Grief is causing me to make some strange decisions 🙃🙃🙃
Sep 18, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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I visited the whitest state in America
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To the man who made me a better human.
I thought that writing this post was going to kill me. It turns out the love I have for my father is stronger than my grief.
Jul 23, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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To the man who made me a better human.
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This fund helps tell the full story of American history
I have a professional update I'm so excited to share with you all!
Apr 19, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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This fund helps tell the full story of American history
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Black Ice
Who decided that Black people hate cold weather and snow sports?? It's a lie and I've got proof.
Mar 30, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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Black Ice
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Put us any damn where, we gon' make it look cute!
NBS was a tiiiiiiiime honey!
Mar 15, 2024
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Shayla Martin
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Put us any damn where, we gon' make it look cute!
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