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ARCHIVISTS’ NOTE | JANUARY 2019

Welcome to our Global Religion Issue! As a certified preacher's kids, I find that spirituality and religion are some of the trickier subjects that I tackle each year. As I travel and see, hear and meet new people, I always end up with more questions than answers in regards to my own faith. There ... Read More...

Black Nonbelievers | The Organization and The People

REAL MISSIONARY WORK | NEVER TO BE CONFUSED WITH COLONIALISM

Aya Stories | Ayahuasca & The Black Traveler

Sommelier Cha McCoy | At the Intersection of Passion & Purpose

THE BLACK GIRL’S GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE MOROCCAN MEDINAS

GLOBAL FAITH | BLACK AND MENNONITE

Pattaya |The Best of Humanistic and Hedonistic Endeavors

When friends visiting Thailand ask what I think about Pattaya, I often describe it as both heaven and hell. Pattaya, a city 60 miles southea... Read More...

Suriname | A Melting Pot of Religious Diversity

The constitution of Suriname lets all practice any faith they wish and unlike many countries with conflicts between many religions, in Surin... Read More...

Hibiscus & Baba

Seeing the headlines demonize ‘soul food,’ I am on a mission that reclaims the health and spirit of our culture of the ‘original soul food’ ... Read More...

Show & Tell: MY HIJAB STORY

Travel As Spiritual

In Search of A Cross

BONGA CYCLING ACADEMY | CYCLING TO SUCCESS, ON AND OFF THE BIKE

African Religions vs. Western Ideals | The Post-colonial Assault on Ghana

Tug of War | Traditional Rastafarian Women in Modern Jamaican Society

Islam in the Slums

Abiola Abrams | A Traveling Spiritpreneur™

STACEYANN CHIN

SUPER NOVA

ACEY

GANT

MUSHIYA TSHIKUKA

MUMU FRESH

2019 BLACK TRAVEL ITINERARIES

Black Travel Movement | From The Northern Lights to a Stunning Safari

Black Travel Movement is a community of friends and family who share an interest in cultivating new friendships and epic experiences through... Read More...

Sisters and Suitcases | Balancing Chill & Adventure

Meet Sisters and Suitcases (SAS) is a boutique travel company that curates intimate, immersive travel experiences served with a side of luxu... Read More...

Work N Play Co | Travel Therapy for Your Soul

In 2015 Work n Play Travel Co and group was created. The company was created with the motto: “Don’t just see the world, give back to it.” Wo... Read More...

Black Sisters Without Borders | Get Up, Get Out and Do Something

Black Sisters Without Borders, BSWB, is an online travel community designed for women of color. Initially, BSWB was established to educate, ... Read More...

Green Book Travel | Culturally Immersive Trips

Green Book Travel is a full-service travel company that specializes in hosting culturally immersive trips with an emphasis on the African Di... Read More...

Bucket Lists Beasts |Living a Kick Ass Life

Bucket Lists Beasts (“BLB”) is the travel and adventure segment of (Im)Possible Living, LLC, a purpose-driven, passion-filled, freedom-based... Read More...

Black Folks Travel Too | Travel Experiences That Appeal To Us

When planning a trip the first step is deciding where to travel. The next decision is probably who to travel with. Many people prefer the in... Read More...

Haitian Nomad | Haiti and So Much More

After returning from our biggest trip yet on January 4th to Egypt with over 70 attendees, we’re jumping right to our favorite country: Haiti... Read More...

Up In The Air Life | The Art of Connections and Luxury Travel Experiences

Up In The Air Life merges the art of connections with luxury travel experiences to create memories, milestones, and magic for individuals lo... Read More...

BLACK TRAVEL PROFILES

ROMACIO FULCHER

Romacio Fulcher was born and raised in Oakland California. After graduating from High School, he moved to Sacramento California to atten... Read More...

Ex Files | Deanna Lewis | South Africa

FACES OF EXPATRIATION - SOUTH AFRICA Deanna was born and raised in Southern California. At the age of 17, Deanna became a mother and decide... Read More...

HARLO MAYNE

Harlo Mayne is a full-time individual inventor for over 20 years and is a leading expert in the field of on-demand hydro... Read More...

EX Files: So You Want To Be An Expat?

Have you ever wanted to commute to your office on Japan’s fastest commuter train, the Tsukuba Express, or unwind with co-workers at the Artc... Read More...

SULTAN KHALFAN

Sultan Khalfan Alabdali is a 32 year old Taekwondo Master Omani citizen born in Zanzibar. He is advocating and pushing for the return of a f... Read More...

ILONKA ELMONT

Ilonka Elmont aka Killer Queen (born September 11, 1974) is a Dutch-Surinamese former professional kickboxer and seven-time World Champion i... Read More...

DR. GAIL MYERS

Dr. Gail Myers is an Agri-Cultural Anthropologist born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. For the last twenty years, she has researched... Read More...

Ex Files | Lisa R. Mitchell | Globalist

FACES OF EXPATRIATION - THE GLOBALIST Lisa R. Mitchell is a Global Business Executive with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial s... Read More...

Blogger of the Month: Melanin Majority

Meet Erin and Stephen, the traveling couple behind Melanin Majority; an online space where travelers share stories, information and inspir... Read More...

GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT

The Art of Cool Fest: A legacy project

If someone told you to pack your bags to head to one of the south’s hottest music festivals, you might start searching for flights to Austin... Read More...

FADO: Portugal’s Oral Tradition

Fado has long been a fascination of mine for several years. The fascination grew while researching my mother’s heritage and culture. As her ... Read More...

A Tale of Three Stars

Travelers of color are venturing to the outer reaches of the globe for cultural experiences, sites beyond imagination and food. Yes, food. ... Read More...

Mexico City | Where Cocktail Culture Abounds

In my extensive travels and professional exploration of fine spirit establishments, dive bars and cantinas through Latin America, I must say... Read More...

Hip Hop Está Vivo en Cuba

Hip Hop is Alive in Cuba There is a saying in Cuba, “Hip Hop didn’t die, it just went to learn Spanish.” Hip Hop in Cuba is not only very m... Read More...

ACEY

THE ARTIST You’ve been writing and performing for over 20 years at this point. You have 16 CD’s, a memoir, and numerous accolades, ... Read More...

FIYAH LIT MAG: Blerds, Afrofuturism and Growing Up Black and Weird

People of Color are constantly carving out spaces for themselves within the areas of our interests. Sometimes it’s for comfort, most times i... Read More...

We Travel In Color | An Adult Coloring Book by Patricia Keller

Ask any adult what creative outlet they used when the weather did not permit outside activity, and it is certain many will say they indulge ... Read More...

Festivals, Fertility and Fesenjān | Pomegranate, A Persian Splendor

Those who wish to explore cultures different to their own do so in a myriad of ways. Travel, music, theatre, film, literature, and languages... Read More...

Sustainability, Hospitality, and Community: A Discussion with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

In this issue of Griots Republic, we had the privilege of sitting with celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to discuss his stance on environment... Read More...

Flamenco

Iremember, quite clearly, my first introduction to Spanish culture in fourth grade. A tall, dark-haired and brightly smiled woman walked int... Read More...

GRIOTS READ | Mahogany L. Browne On Harvesting Black Girl Magic

It’s for us. It’s for every Black girl that walked into the room and didn’t feel like she belonged. It’s for every Black girl who didn’t t... Read More...

GLOBAL HEALTH, WEALTH & HEART

Global Health | “Breastfeeding is for White People” & Other Myths

Ever since the photo of the mothers of the CMM taken in Railroad Park went viral, the response has been pleasant and not so pleasant, incl... Read More...

THE BUILDING FUND: Improving Your Credit

A 6-PART FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES Traveling is as much about the ability to pursue dreams as it is about boarding passes and bucket lists.... Read More...

James McLeod is That Vitiligo Guy

As I walk into a Starbucks in Briarcliff Manor, NY to meet and interview my friend James, he greets me in his normal, “What’s up, Chad? How ... Read More...

How Hanukkah Came to America

Hanukkah may be the best known Jewish holiday in the United States. But despite its popularity in the U.S., Hanukkah is ranked one of Judais... Read More...

Travel Health | Pack Your Shower Shoes!

As a traveling doctor, I have a list of items I pack routinely for my international travel. One of those items is disposable flip-flops or s... Read More...

The Fulbright Program | Living and Learning Abroad Through Cultural Exchange

Are you interested in traveling on a whole new level? Have you ever felt the desire to study, live, or work in another culture or country? W... Read More...

THIS ISSUE

ARCHIVIST'S NOTE

2019 BLACK TRAVEL ITINERARIES

BLACK TRAVEL PROFILES

GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT

GLOBAL HEALTH, WEALTH & HEART

GLOBAL BLACK HISTORY

AND SO MUCH MORE

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