Celebrating Black Voices

How Monique Greenwood Went From Editor-in-Chief of Essence to Hotelier

In 2001, Monique Greenwood quit her job as Editor-in-Chief of Essence to pursue a lifelong dream of opening her own B&B, Akwaaba Mansion.

Meet the women who became the first black team to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and row across an ocean.

Fat Girls Traveling is a popular Instagram account dedicated to celebrating plus-size travel and promoting body positivity.

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka was hired as the first female veterinary officer for Uganda’s national parks, dedicating her life to saving gorillas.

As the Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe and Audacity Fest, Evita Robinson is championing the voices of black and brown travelers.

For too long, black and brown travelers have been overlooked by the travel industry. These women are champions of the black travel movement.