Staying Black: 10 Amazing Black-Owned Hotels
According to a study by the market research firm MMGY Global, Black travelers account for more than 13 percent of the overall US leisure travel market. That’s a powerful block […]
Why We Must Visit Plantations
Walking the grounds of a slave plantation can be surreal – particularly for African-Americans. The horrors, atrocities and dehumanizing conditions occurring in these now tranquil environments is unsettling and no […]
Congo Square: New Orleans’ Most Underrated Attraction
One of New Orleans most important tours is self-guided and free. On the borders of the French Quarter and Treme neighborhoods sits Louis Armstrong Park, and within that: Congo Square. […]
Gumbo: What’s Authentic & What’s Not
The answer is okra. Article over. Although I hope you’ll continue reading as we unpack what exactly okra has to do with the authenticity of enjoying a bowl of gumbo. […]
The Blackest Ghost Tour In America
“Black history is Black horror.”- Tananarive Due, Horror Noire Documentary, 2019 While people flock to New Orleans in droves to be titillated and terrified by the brutality experienced by those enslaved, the […]
This Voodoo Tour Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings
“Stay out the cemeteries and away from those voodoo priestesses,” my cautious aunt warned over the phone. My white Jetta was pulling onto the 10 freeway as I had so […]
Best Neighborhoods To Find Culture
Tremé and Bayou Road When looking for the best places to visit in New Orleans to be around Black people, this can be almost scarily difficult to work out on […]
Black Museums, Art Galleries And Tours
New Orleans has no shortage of unique and eclectic attractions, many of which are Black-owned, and we’re here to direct you to some of our favorites. From tour companies to […]
Black-Owned Accommodations
When traveling while Black, finding accommodations that are friendly and welcoming is not always a given. In an effort to mitigate this quandary, we have compiled a list for you […]
Must-Visit Black-Owned Restaurants
New Orleans cuisine is a living metaphor of its history. With cultural contributions from multiple parts of the world, it’s no wonder that the city itself is often described as […]