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R&B Singer Mya Marries In The Seychelles
The Seychelles is the perfect backdrop for a wedding, even one likely to break a few hearts. R&B singer Mya got married back in December 2019 on one of the country’s 100+ islands. Located off the coast of Africa, the Seychelles are frequented by celebrities and royalty alike. Prince William and Kate Middleton spend their honeymoon there. Sir Paul McCartney, Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek also have vacationed on the islands. Mya's nuptial exchange was so private that no oneREAD MORE
Tips For Avoiding The Lethal Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has claimed the lives of over 1,400 victims in under a month. There is no vaccine for preventing the lethal virus, and with 14,000 new patients diagnosed overnight (February 13th), the disease is spreading at a rapid rate. The United States has already issued a level 3 warning advising against all nonessential travel to China where the disease was first reported. Those efforts may help slow the spread of the Coronavirus, but infected have already been diagnosed inREAD MORE
Black History Month Destination 2 of 28: Yosemite & Sequoia National Parks
America’s National Parks have never been associated with Black History Month. What makes that disconnect mind-boggling is that African-American troops were some of the first tasked with protecting these federally-designated sacred lands. Yosemite and nearby Sequoia were patrolled by approximately 500 Black soldiers during their early years as National Parks. In an era when Black men could be killed in other parts of the US for simply disagreeing with someone White, these brave - and armed - soldiers successfully carriedREAD MORE
Black History Month Destination 1 of 28: American Beach, Florida
Just a 45-minute drive from Jacksonville is the luxury vacation destination of Amelia Island. And found on one of Amelia's barrier islands is the town of American Beach, one of Florida's first black-owned beach resorts. “Recreation and relaxation without humiliation” is how the town was advertised to African-Americans who flocked there during segregation. During its height of popularity, before beaches became desegregated, everyone from Ray Charles, to James Brown and Duke Ellington vacationed in American Beach. 85 years after beingREAD MORE
Kobe & Gigi Bryant Murals & Tributes Around The World
Less than 24-hours after news of Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, murals, tributes and memorial installations began popping up from The Philippines to Manhattan. Here is a running list of the public tributes and memorials. We will be updating this as the days progress. The five-time NBA champion and eight others including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash earlier this month. The Philippines Street artists in the Philippines painted a mural of Kobe holding his daughter Gianna onREAD MORE
Here’s How Italy Is Remembering Kobe Bryant
"My story began in this town," Kobe Bryant shared during a 2016 interview with Italian newspaper il Resto del Carlino. "La mia storia è cominciata da questa città." The town the late NBA legend spoke of is Reggio Emilia, an Italian village where a youthful Kobe first learned to dribble, pass, shoot and compete relentlessly at basketball. The Laker legend and his siblings relocated to Reggio Emilia from the United States so their father Joe could hoop professionally for variousREAD MORE
No Fly Zone: It’s Time To Leave Your Fake Service Animal At Home
Airline passengers fraudulently passing-off their pets as an emotional support animal could be facing a rude awakening. The United States Department of Transportation is working to redefine what constitutes a support animal because of a spike in passengers traveling with emotional support pets. Domestic airlines and the federal government believe people have been abusing the system to avoid paying an extra $100 to travel with their dog, cat or other species. “Passengers are increasingly bringing untrained service animals onboard aircraftREAD MORE
The Obama’s Are Coming To A City Near You, Kind Of
America's most popular power couple, the Obama's are going on tour. Kind of. People living in or visiting five select US cities will get a chance to take in the Obama's effervescent national portraits starting next year. The portraits, painted by African-American artists Kehinde Wiley, and Amy Sherald are hitting the road for a year-long museum tour. By the way, they are also the first official White House portraits painted by Black Artists. “Since the unveiling of these two portraitsREAD MORE
The Boss Guide To Valle De Guadalupe: Mexico’s Napa Valley
Mexico has so much to offer tourists that some of the country's more valuable gems are often overlooked. One region slowly gaining popularity but still quaint enough to enjoy is Valle De Guadalupe. Located just a short drive from Los Angeles (and even shorter from San Diego) is Baja Mexico's own version of California's pretentious Napa Valley. Valle De Guadalupe is a funky, charming region packed with fantastic vineyards, world-class restaurants and affordable, sometimes even eccentric accommodations. It's one ofREAD MORE
Stop It With The Dangerous Selfies: Your Life Is Worth More Than A Like
Is that selfie you so desperately need to take worth risking your life. Are the likes that important? A recent study revealed that 259 people have died since 2011 in the pursuit of a dope, dangerous, or dumb selfie. The latest victim is 21-year-old British Youtube star Madalyn Davis who plunged to her death after she fell off a cliff in Diamond Bay Reserve, Sydney on Sunday morning. Her body was finally retrieved from the waters below, more than fourREAD MORE
Inspirational Travel Quotes From The Godmother Of Black Travel: Maya Angelou
Author Dr. Maya Angelou's collection of essays from her 1993 book Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now features an essay titled "Passports to Understanding." In her writing, the legendary essayist drops gem in her discussion of Black Travel and the miraculous transformation it can have on souls brave enough to embrace the journey. Listed below are some of our favorite quotes from the Godmother of Black Travel's writings. Hopefully they'll motivate you like they have our staff in theREAD MORE
Five Essential Travel Tips For Visiting Tikal, Guatemala
Tikal, Guatemala is perhaps the most breathtaking ancient city Americans can visit without spending an entire day in the air. Located in Central America, the destination is free of the tourists hordes you find at Mexico's neighboring Chichén-Itzá, and Teotihuacán, but more remarkable. There were times throughout my recent visit I found myself roaming the Mayan ruins in the company of only spider monkeys and coatimundis. But how do you get to the city once lost to the jungle? AndREAD MORE