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The Rundown Beyond the historic landmarks, seafood spots, and carriage rides, you might be wondering: What are the two must-visit Black-owned businesses in Charleston? Two standout Black-owned businesses in Charleston include Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar, a culturally driven wine destination, and Turning Page Bookshop, a Black woman-owned bookstore fostering community and representation. Together, they offer a deeper, more intentional way to experience the ...

The worldwide grassroots movement that arose last summer in defiance of systemic racism and police brutality, nurtured the concentration of Black innovation and Black Americans exiting America to move abroad. In the early 1900s, Marcus Garvey urged African Americans to embrace their roots, tirelessly advocating for Black nationalism and pan-Africanism. These movements called for people in the diaspora to return and rebuild in Africa, with Black self-reliance; independence; ...

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you’re boarding a plane or a surfboard. Now envision yourself embarking on enriching trips to distant lands, with memorable experiences that include swimming with jellyfish in Palau; running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain; and defying gravity while descending the Conveyor Quay tower in Montreal, Canada. Meanwhile, a day for relaxation for you might involve petting a sweet ...

Do you want to know what it’s like living in Africa as an American? Covid-19 may have taken away our traveling privileges, indefinitely, so they are limits to our experience and opportunities. However, two Americans quarantined in West Africa dispels common myths and share their experience in Ghana.  Rashad McCrorey and Patricia Carroll are two travelers who lived in Africa at one point in their ...