Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. it's a thriving and fascinating segment of the travel market. Check out this group to see how!


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A look at the traditional arts and crafts of Kenya

  For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin  - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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5 Key Places in the USA to Explore the Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

  nps.org The unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and nonviolent protest of one of the premier civil rights leaders of the 20th century had a profound impact on U.S. and even world history both during his lifetime and in the more than half century since. And the holiday established in his name, celebrated on January 15, is a chance to celebrate diversity, explore the richness of history, and uphold the principles that MLK Jr. devotedly upheld. And these five spots across the country…

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The Soul of Rio de Janeiro: Its ´Little Africa´ Neighbourhoods

Sarah BrownThough most famous for Carnival, golden beaches, and world-famous landmarks, the real heart of Rio de Janeiro, for those in the know, lies in its downtown, most notably in Saúde, Gamboa, and the surrounding neighbourhoods hard by the port. For it’s this area that’s steeped in a complex history that dates back half a millennium to the Portuguese colonisers’ founding of Rio and the centuries of brutal slavery which followed.A good place to start is Praça Mauá, a once rundown square…

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  • David Paul Appell September 15, 2009 at 8:02pm
    Done, Kitty! Please spread the word about this group and Go-Lo among your members, and keep us posted on developments in diaspora travel as you hear of them!
  • Kitty J. Pope September 15, 2009 at 7:48pm
    I would like to add our organization Int. Association of Black Travel Writers to the Africa Diaspora Tourism group. We will be launching the website Africa Diaspora Tourism next month and we already have the African Diaspora Heritage Trails newsletter going out each month. Please e-mail me at admin@blacktravelwriters.org if you would like info on these projects.
    Thanks,
    Kitty
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