Traveling While Black

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.

Kentucky, Lexington, South, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black in Lexington, Kentucky: Is it Worth Visiting?

You came here because you are wondering: What is it like traveling while Black in Lexington, KY? Is Lexington a Black-Friendly Destination? Is Lexington, KY worth visiting? I am excited to talk about what it really means traveling while Black in Lexington, Kentucky, and how Lexington measures up on my BLACK Welcome Index.

Black Owned, Oklahoma, South, Travel Guide, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Tulsa, Oklahoma Black Owned Guide

Known as “the world's largest small town," Tulsa, Oklahoma offers a wonderful mix of both Native American and African American culture and history, plus a blend of Midwestern and Southern charm. It is rich in Black history from Black Wall Street to the Tulsa Race Massacre. Interestingly. it was also known as "the Oil Capital of the World" due to the the rapid growth of the oil industry. By 1920, Tulsa served as the base for over 400 petroleum companies.

Black Owned, New England, Northeast, Rhode Island, Travel Guide, Traveling While Black, United States

Traveling While Black: Rhode Island Black Owned Guide

DISCLAIMER: In an effort to shed light on a lens that I travel everywhere with, I decided that it was important for me to explicitly talk about My Black American Traveler Experience. I want to stress that everyone has their own experiences and biases traveling to any country. Therefore, my experience may not be your own. In specifying the Black American

Maine, New England, Northeast, Traveling While Black

Traveling While Black: Portland, Maine Black Owned Guide

Bronx, New York State, Northeast, NYC Islands, Traveling While Black

Traveling While Black: City Island, Bronx, NYC Edition

In an effort to shed light on a lens that I travel everywhere with, I decided that it was important for me to explicitly talk about My Black American Traveler Experience. I want to stress that everyone has their own experiences and biases traveling to any country. Therefore, my experience may not be your own. In specifying the Black American identity,

South, Traveling While Black, Virginia

Traveling While Black: Alexandria, Virginia Black Owned Guide

Travel Tips, Traveling While Black

13 FAQs + Tips about Black Female Travel Answered

You are catching those flights. You are taking those flicks for the gram. Your melanin is glowing as you lay on that white sand beach. You are living your best life.

Amplify Voices, Traveling While Black, United States

13 USA Destinations Every Black Woman Should Visit in their Lifetime

Traveling while Black in the United States is...complicated. Although we are no longer banned from places legally, there are still many places Black travelers do not feel safe because of either past history or current racial incidents. This is why The Negro Motorist Green Book was created in 1936 to help Black travelers find places they would feel

Amplify Voices, Traveling While Black

13 Countries Every Black Woman Should Visit in their Lifetime

Are you a Black woman? Do you love to travel or seek to travel? Then this is THE POST for you! As a Black female traveler, I am often asked “is this place safe for Black female travelers?” or “how were you treated as a Black person in this location?” I also notice that

New England, Northeast, Traveling While Black, United States, Vermont

Traveling While Black: Vermont Black Owned 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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