Traveling Culturati

Black Wall Street and the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

This year marks the 100^th anniversary of the events that destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. The event and what occurred today is known as the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Before the "Tulsa Race Massacre", Greenwood, aka "Black Wall Street" had hundreds of thriving businesses and an economy that was so self-sufficient, the dollar circulated within the community 19 times before it left!

Michelle Brown-Burdex, the program coordinator of the Greenwood Cultural Center, is on Traveling Culturati with the history of Greenwood, the massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how the city is commemorating the 100^th anniversary. 

 

 

 

In The Culture Report: Planning a cultural trip

A cultural trip is an enriching experience.

It’s really about taking a deeper dive or immersing yourself to better understand and give of yourself.

To start, identify what you want out of a cultural experience. To connect with people, have immersive experiences, or learn more about places?

Tune in to get tips on planning your next cultural trip!

Travel Tips, Traveling Culturati Style

It’s time for Travel Tips!

 

Executive producer, Gene Harley is joining me with a curated list of Travel Tips, Traveling Culturati Style.

 

From preparation to completion, we share our tips on how we plan, prepare, do the day-to-day, and decompress after our trips.

 

Those who know and have traveled with us, know we have different approaches and esthetics to travel. While we agree on many basic travel principles, our likes, dislikes, and general make-up dictate some differences. "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"

 

In The Culture Report - How will the pandemic change travel culture?

Traveling With Mom

Travel News, Travel Tips & Travel Chats!

Traveling With Mom

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and great way to bond with mom is to travel with her. If you haven’t, let me tell you it’s such a rewarding experience. If you have, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

I have traveled with my mom many times. She absolutely loves to travel and I absolutely love to travel with her. If you want someone who will have your back at all times, travel with your mom!!!

Fellow travel professional, Morell Howard will join me with tips and ideas for traveling with mom.

The Culture Report – The Underground Railroad To MEXICO!

“Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food and sometimes politics and strife.”

Accounts of the Underground Railroad are often told of enslaved African Americans fleeing the south and heading north to freedom. But, did you know there was an Underground Railroad trail or trails that led to Mexico? My guest this week, Russell Contreras, a Justice and Race reporter at Axios covering the policies and agencies at the heart of the administration of justice and how it impacts people of color sheds some light on that very trail and how Mexico was a place the enslaved sought for freedom.

All That Jazz

April is Jazz Appreciation Month so we’re closing out the month with Jazz Festivals, Jazz Cities and Best Jazz Spots around the world. When I thought to do this topic, I immediately thought of Maxx Myrick, an award winning air personality, radio programmer and content expert with over 40 years of experience providing content on local and national levels. And, a lover of Jazz.

One Jazz Festival we’ve traveled for, for many years is the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in Cape Town South Africa. I have the pleasure of chatting with Billy Domingo, Chief Operating Officer of the CTIJF and is one of South Africa’s most respected and successful entertainment industry professionals. Domingo’s résumé includes a true Who’s Who of show business, having worked with some of the world’s most famous artists and biggest stage productions in the world.

The Culture Report – The National Museum of African American Music Part 2

“Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food and sometimes politics and strife.”

Music is one of the most influential and immersive cultural experiences. I’m excited to chat with Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, Vice President of Brand and Partnerships at the National Museum of African American Music. The National Museum of African American Music, located in Nashville, Tennessee showcases the musical genres inspired, created, or influenced by African-Americans. I can’t wait to visit the museum and explore the seven galleries, more than 25 interactive touchpoints, and more than 1500 artifacts!

Croatia Is A Pleasant Surprise

This week, Ja'Vonne is taking you on tour to Croatia. During my 

site inspection in April to Croatia, I traveled from Split to Dubrovnik and found Croatia to be a "pleasant surprise"

 

This young country with rich history and culture that spans centuries on the Adriatic Sea is a jewel. The clear waters, Mediterranean cuisine, authentic experiences like abandoned towns whose descendants still own, small farms and estates that produce local products like grappa, olive oil, wine, and honey, etc., old town history befitting of the Game Of Thrones.

 

I collected some wonderful interviews on my tour from Split to Dubrovnik from the guides that showed me their towns. Journey with me this week!

It's Been A Year Since The Pandemic

While state-by-state shutdowns happened at different times, by April, travel restrictions and travel bans were in full effect around the world.

We’re reviewing these events and along with our social media audiences, we’re recalling where we were when it happened, how we were impacted, and what our travel experience has been since.

The Culture Report – The National Museum of African American Music

“Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife.”Music is one of the most influential and immersive cultural experiences. I’m excited to chat with Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, Vice President of Brand and Partnerships at the National Museum of African American Music. The National Museum of African American Music, located in Nashville, Tennessee showcases the musical genres inspired, created, or influenced by African-Americans. I can’t wait to visit the museum and explore the seven galleries, more than 25 interactive touchpoints, and more than 1500 artifacts!

Travel Impacts Your Mental Health

I took my first vacation and international trip at the end of January this year. On my last day as I had my last breakfast in the Maldives, I looked out into the ocean, took a deep breath, and began to cry. It was at that moment I realized how much I needed that time, that vacation, that travel experience, and how much I had missed it.

 

The feeling overwhelmed me and I knew at that moment how travel and the lack of it had impacted and affected my mental health.

 

This week I’m joined by David Levine, author of "The Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years" and travel writer who wrote The Many Ways Travel Is Good for Your Mental Health, and Dr. Jean Kim, a psychiatrist who has not only written about "Why Travel Is Good For Your Mental Health", in Psychology Today but certainly understands it from a clinical perspective.

Traveling In The time Of Covid

Host, Ja'Vonne Harley is joined by Executive Producer, Gene Harley to revisit Travel In The Time Of COVID!

If you’re considering travel or have planned travel in the near future, get your pen and paper or notepad ready. Today we’re revisiting and updating our Traveling In The time of Covid from our show of the same title November show.

The CDC has released updated COVID guidelines with regards to vaccines. 

While it’s not recommended by the CDC, travel is NOT prohibited so, Whether you should or shouldn’t is up to you. We’re providing information and resources for travel preparation, steps to take during your travels, types of travel to consider, what travel restrictions you can expect, and what to do after you travel.

There are things we learned and experienced during our travel experience that we didn't know in advance. Even after doing much research! This is why we make sure we have first-hand experience for our Advantage International clients and Traveling Culturati listeners.

Ahhh ... The Maldives

Our first international trip since the pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions was to the Maldives. I like to say Ahhh... the Maldives because that's exactly how I felt during and after. It had been nearly a year since our last international trip which was February 2020.

What a difference 11 months makes. Gene and I (Ja'Vonne) are sharing our experience of traveling during the pandemic and the wonderful destination of the Maldives. Listen in and take this journey with us.

In The Culture Report

"Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife."

The Maldivian culture. So often the Maldives is seen as the destination for water safaris, pristine beaches, and fabulous over-the-water accommodations. Often overlooked is the rich and diverse culture of the Maldivians. Listen for the traditions, food, music, and diverse culture.

Women In Travel

Throughout the month we’ll highlight women in travel. We’ll address their roles, those who have paved the way, and those who are charting new courses.

We’re kicking off the month with Jamie-Lee Abtar, executive Director of Women In Travel for their BAME Programe and a marketing and business development consultant with an emphasis on helping brands to engage and attract BAME/BIPOC brands and consumers.

BAME stands for Black Asian Minority Ethnic and BIPOC, as you may know, is Black Indigenous, People Of Color.

In The Culture Report

"Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife."

I'm chatting with Rocky Bucano, Executive Director and one of the founding members of the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

One music genre that has taken the industry by storm and cemented its place forever is Hip Hop.

The New York City Universal Hip-hop Museum (UHHM) is slated to open in 2022 in the Bronx, the place where it all began