In this special prologue episode of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, I share the story behind my Black journey across 50 states and the deeper purpose that led me to create this podcast.
What started as a personal travel goal became something much more meaningful. As I moved across the country, I found myself questioning what it really means to experience a place, whose stories are centered, and whose are missing. I began to reflect on how Black travelers have historically navigated space, safety, and belonging and how those realities still shape our experiences today.
This episode is my starting point. I share the moments that shifted my perspective, the gaps I noticed in travel narratives, and why I felt called to begin documenting and reclaiming these stories.
This podcast is more than travel. It is storytelling, reflection, and a living archive of Black experiences across all 50 states.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
📌 How my Black journey across 50 states evolved into something deeper than travel
📌 The “why” behind creating Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast
📌 What it means to experience a place with intention and awareness
📌 What you can expect from this podcast and the stories to come
This episode is part of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, where we are archiving all 50 states, one conversation at a time! Why? Because every destination is a Black destination. Stay tuned to see when your state is featured.
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!
