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Ariana's avatar

I haven't been to any of these places so adding to my various lists! I did visit Project Row Houses which was amazing but not the ballroom. In general I can't say I've paid attention to how the travel industry talks about Black History Month but I appreciate any content similar to this, talking about under the radar aspects of Black history or places to visit with a Black lens woven into the itinerary

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Shayla Martin's avatar

I'm so glad this was helpful! I'm so hype to see Project Row Houses and I think I'll be able to make it there when I go to Houston next month. Thank you so much for commenting!

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Portia O.'s avatar

Thank you for sharing this and the places to visit! I don’t pay close attention to how the travel industry talks about Black travel because I seek Black creators to share their experiences and I usually go to YouTube. I don’t mess with TikTok these days. However, I know people seek “Black things to do in (fill in the destination)” on the app and I wonder if more people will gravitate to seeking information from source.

Also, I’m not sure if you know Martinique Lewis, she shares a lot of “Black in (fill in destination)” content. Keep doing what you’re doing! I’m excited to see your platform expand!

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Shayla Martin's avatar

I love Marty!! I met her when I went to NBS last year. Her Black Travel Alliance is wonderful. I do think/hope people will seek more information from the source, like you said. I can only hope that if I build it, they will come!

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Portia O.'s avatar

I should have known two dope Black women in this space would know each other 😂. Happy to hear this!

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Willie's avatar

Nice story

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