EXPLORE THESE CITIES TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The last two years have been exhausting, stressful and draining. Not only have we been in the middle of a pandemic or panorama (whatever y'all want to call it), but we have also been in the middle of racial tension. The death of George Floyd led to national protests and solidarity in regards to Black people and police brutality.
For 2022, let's celebrate our generational resilience. Let's celebrate breaking generational barriers. To celebrate, we have to acknowledge how far we came and how much more the next generations have to accomplish.
Here's three places to visit to celebrate Black History and Herstory month:
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tulsa is known as the first Black Wall Street. Black Wall Street had black owned salons, movie theaters, hotels, schools and more. Tragically, Black Wall Street was destroyed by white mobs and supremacists in 1921.
I got a chance to spend some time in Tulsa over the summer and learn more about Black Wall Street. Although Black Wall Street no longer exist, visiting the town offered perspective and hope that we can build again. The town has exhibits, museums, and other activities to celebrate Black History Month.
Where to Explore: Black Wall Street- Greenwood District
Where to Stay: Mayo hotel
Where to Eat: Boston Title Abstract
2. Washington D.C.
Chocolate city. Washington DC. Black Washington DC. All of these names signify the celebration of blackness within this city. Washington DC is home to the national African American Museum and Black Lives Matter Plaza (check out my recent post on Black Lives Plaza). Black culture is remembered and celebrated. The city also has a plethora of black owned restaurants and establishments.
Where to Explore: African American Museum and Black Lives Matter Plaza
Where to Stay: Hotel Zena
Where to Eat: Mr. Braxton Bar and Kitchen
3. Accra, Ghana
If you want to celebrate black history internationally, Ghana is the place to be. I wasn't able to go end of last year because of COVID diagnosis but Ghana is on my list to visit. Seeing my melanin travel feed enjoy and celebrate their blackness in Ghana had me looking at flight prices for this year. Black joy. Ghana is also the first country in West Africa to gain independence. Ghana welcomes all people of color, especially African Americans.
These cities will inspire us to keep breaking barriers and building unity among the Black community. We have a long way to go but we are our ancestors wildest dreams!