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24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Cape May, New Jersey, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Cape May, New Jersey Black-Owned Guide

Cape May, NJ has a special place in my heart, so I want to make sure I do this place justice. Even though I only spent one day there, it was honestly one of the best day trips I have taken. It felt truly immersive, left me in my feels, and gave me a completely different perspective on this charming seaside town. Cape May is more than Victorian homes and beautiful beaches. Its streets are filled with stories of Black resilience, entrepreneurship, and freedom that are in plain sight.

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Midwest, Ohio, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Cleveland, Ohio Black-Owned Guide

Cleveland keeps giving me reasons to come back. After two visits, I have gathered plenty of recommendations for spending a day or even a full weekend in Black-owned Cleveland, OH.

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Midwest, Milwaukee, Traveling While Black, United States, Wisconsin

Traveling While Black: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Black-Owned Guide

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, does not get nearly enough love. Black-owned Milwaukee, WI most definitely does not get the love it deserves. I think part of the reason is its close proximity to Chicago. Located only about 1.5 hours away on Amtrak’s Hiawatha route, Milwaukee can easily become a side trip from Chicago. But after exploring Black-owned Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I realized it deserves to be the main trip. So here's a one-day guide to help you get started!

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Covington, Kentucky, Midwest, South, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Covington, Kentucky Black-Owned Guide

Covington, KY is that quiet little sister no one talks about because it sits right across the river from Cincinnati, OH. With a population of around 40,000 compared to Cincinnati’s 315,000, it’s easy to overlook. But honestly? Covington surprised me, especially Black-Owned Covington, KY.

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Cincinnati, Midwest, Ohio, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Cincinnati, Ohio Black-Owned Guide

Cincinnati, OH surprised me in the best ways. I had no idea how significant Cincinnati’s role was in the Underground Railroad or how connected Harriet Beecher Stowe was to the city. I loved experiencing Black Cincinnati in so many layers, from Black art and music to the entrepreneurs and businesses that continue to shape the city today. This one-day Black-owned Cincinnati guide is for you.

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Kentucky, Lexington, South, United States

Spend a Weekend in Black-Owned Lexington, Kentucky

Lower Manhattan is often framed as the financial capital of the world: we're talking Wall Street, big skyscrapers, fast-paced energy. But beneath that polished surface lies something deeper: one of the most significant Black historical landscapes, much of it that exists six feet under. We are talking about the Ellis Island for enslaved Africans, according to former Mayor David Dickens, our first NYC Black mayor. We are talking about the African Burial Ground. We are talking about a Black-owned Lower Manhattan.

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Manhattan, New York, New York City, Northeast, United States

Spend a Day in Black-Owned Lower Manhattan, New York City

24 Hour Guide, Black Owned, Buy Black, Manhattan, New York, New York City, Northeast, United States

Spend a Day in Black-Owned Upper West Side, New York City

Upper West Side and Black culture are not two things that typically go in the same sentence. When I think of the Upper West Side, I picture brownstones, doormen, Central Park West, Columbus Circle, and people in suits. White people in suits. So it’s no wonder there have been more than one post on Reddit asking if there are any Black-owned businesses and where Black people hang out in the Upper West Side. I’m here to say: Yes, there are Black-owned businesses in the Upper West Side. Not many, but they exist. Yes, Black people hang out here. No, you don’t have to go all the way up to Harlem or Manhattan Valley to find them. That is why I am creating this Upper West Side Black mini travel guide.

Dr. Princess Francois.

Welcome to the Franny the Traveler blog! I’m Dr. Franny, a national award-winning educator, entrepreneur, author, and Black travel enthusiast on a personal mission to make every destination a Black-owned destination. As I visit all 50 states and 50 countries by age 50, this Black travel blog is a growing collection of Black-owned city guides, itineraries, travel tips, and reflections on traveling while Black for the conscious traveler. I’m so happy you’re here!

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