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NEW Episode 57
interview with chairman fred hampton jr. of the black panther party cubs
Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. visits Ghana and we caught up with him to learn more about his upbringing as a child, his father's legacy, updates on the Black Panther Party Cubs & more!
NEW Episode 53
Host Nakira G. interviews international student at the University of Ghana. Learn about studying abroad, experiencing Ghana as a young person and traveling to Africa solo.
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African Feminism The Politics of Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa.pdfBlack Feminist Readings
Black Feminist Readings
Black women across the world are constantly speaking out about the harm and unfair treatment inflicted onto the community of women from the global regimes including within our communities.
there is no beauty in protecting traditions, cultures or systems that oppress women. no matter the colonial, pre-colonial, spiritual or religious frameworks that say women are naturally subjugated beings.
women are humans who deserve freedom from all.
Black Owned Hotels & Resorts Summer 2026 Edition
Black Owned Hotels & Resorts Summer 2026 Edition
Black-owned hotels and resorts remain significantly underrepresented in the U.S. hospitality industry, making it especially meaningful for travelers who want to support Black entrepreneurship, historic preservation, luxury hospitality, and culturally rooted travel experiences. Industry estimates cited by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers.
This updated 2026 guide highlights 50 Black-owned hotels, resorts, inns, and boutique stays across the United States — from luxury waterfront resorts to historic bed-and-breakfasts and modern urban boutique hotels.
Luxury Resorts & Destination Hotels
1. Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa
Owned by Sheila Johnson, this luxury Virginia countryside resort is known for its equestrian programs, spa, and five-star accommodations.
A luxury waterfront hotel on the Southwest D.C. waterfront.
A renovated boutique beach hotel steps from the Santa Monica Pier.
Historic golf resort associated with Black hotel investment leadership.
5. Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort
Part of the RLJ Lodging Trust portfolio connected to Robert L. Johnson.
Boutique Garden District hotel within Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio.
Luxury Relais & Châteaux mansion hotel owned by Eddie and Sylvia Brown.
Luxury Pocono Mountains retreat owned by Monique Greenwood and Glenn Pogue.
Victorian mansion boutique hotel led by Jersey Banks.
Colorful adults-only boutique hotel founded by Deidre Mathis.
Historic Black-Owned Inns & Boutique Stays
11. Akwaaba Mansion
Historic inn founded by former Essence editor-in-chief Monique Greenwood.
Elegant Martha’s Vineyard inn operated for more than two decades.
13. The Cochrane House Luxury Historic Inn
Adults-only luxury mansion inn in Detroit’s Brush Park.
14. Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast
Historic jazz-era B&B near Duke University.
Stylish boutique guesthouse in Houston’s Midtown district.
Historic Overtown boutique inn celebrating Miami’s Black cultural history.
Historic inn associated with Underground Railroad heritage.
Luxury historic estate and event lodging.
Gothic-inspired mountain boutique hotel.
20. Harlem Grand
Historic Harlem townhouse accommodations.
Southern & Coastal Black-Owned Hotels
21. The Beach House Hilton Head
Black-owned coastal hospitality property in South Carolina.
Restored Southern inn with boutique accommodations.
23. Hotel Clermont
Partnerships and Black hospitality investment representation in Atlanta’s boutique scene.
Luxury tropical retreat associated with Black travel entrepreneur partnerships.
Boutique hotel in New Orleans’ music corridor.
26. The Empress of Little Rock
Victorian boutique inn and historic mansion.
27. The Gastonian
Historic luxury inn with Black ownership investment ties.
Luxury hospitality property connected to Black hotel investment portfolios.
29. Angad Arts Hotel
Art-focused boutique hotel with diverse ownership representation.
Boutique luxury stay tied to Black investment groups.
Urban Boutique Hotels & Modern Hospitality Brands
31. The Moor Hotel
Modern boutique hotel centered on Black art and culture.
32. Hotel Revival
Arts-forward boutique hotel with Black executive ownership partnerships.
33. The Shay Hotel
Modern California lifestyle hotel connected to Black hospitality leadership.
34. The LINE DC
Boutique lifestyle property with Black executive hospitality partnerships.
35. SOPHY Hyde Park
Culturally inspired hotel near the historic Hyde Park neighborhood.
Modern riverside hotel tied to Black hospitality investment groups.
Luxury Atlanta lifestyle hotel featuring Black culinary and hospitality leadership.
Luxury downtown Nashville property with diverse hospitality leadership investment.
39. Eaton DC
Socially conscious boutique hotel with strong cultural programming.
Award-winning adaptive reuse boutique hotel.
Black-Owned Inns, Lodges & Cultural Retreats
Farm retreat and countryside inn experience.
42. Magnolia House
Historic Green Book hotel restored as a boutique inn.
Historic boutique guest accommodations.
Castle-style boutique inn with Black ownership involvement.
45. The Dwell Hotel
Retro-inspired boutique lodging experience.
Boutique New England inn experience.
Historic French Quarter boutique hotel connected to Black hospitality investment groups.
48. The Verb Hotel
Music-inspired boutique hotel with diverse hospitality leadership representation.
49. The Asbury Hotel
Creative coastal boutique hotel tied to Black hospitality investment groups.
50. The Siren Hotel
Design-forward Detroit boutique hotel connected to Black hospitality partnerships.
Why Black-Owned Hospitality Matters
Black-owned hotels often preserve historic buildings, employ local communities, support Black chefs and artists, and create spaces that reflect regional Black history and culture.
For travelers interested in cultural tourism, luxury stays, boutique experiences, or supporting Black-owned businesses, these hotels represent some of the most notable destinations across the United States today.
References:
[1]: https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/black-owned-hotels?utm_source=chatgpt.com "7 Black-Owned Hotels in the U.S. - NerdWallet"
[2]: https://blackhotelguide.com/celebrating-black-owned-lodging-hotels-resorts-bbs/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Verified Black-Owned Hotels, Resorts & B&Bs in the U.S. & around the World (2026 Guide) - Black Hotel Guide"
[3]: https://blackhotelguide.com/best-black-owned-resorts-in-florida-2026-guide/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Best Black-Owned Resorts in Florida (2026 Guide) | Beach, Golf & Luxury - Black Hotel Guide"
Why Doechii Was The Only VOICE at the BET Awards 2025
It’s not surprising that the BET Awards 2025 shined a light on Global Black stars to start the summer, but it would be remiss to gloss over the threatening reality happening right outside of its red carpet entrances in the historical Downtown Los Angeles district. 2025 in Los Angeles has seen tragedies from the horrifying Palisades wildfires that completely vanished hundreds of homes for native Los Angeles citizens and today, the anti-ICE protests that began during BET Awards Weekend.
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What I Learned Living in Ghana for 3 Years: Reality v. Social Media, Legacy & the Future
What I Learned Living in Ghana for 3 Years: Reality v. Social Media, Legacy & the Future
Growing up in Compton, California and watching Black figures on American television, Africa was always spoken with such reverence and centered as a place to aspire to see. I had the opportunity to travel to Ghana in 2013 as a study abroad student and ever since then I built a relationship with the continent that taught me some of the most important aspects of living in an African country. Over the past 3 years, I've lived across different cities and regions in Ghana, exploring the truth of daily life for Ghanaians and expats. To read the full article, click here>>
Compton, Los Angeles ICE Raids & Extreme Military Response to Protesters
Compton, Los Angeles ICE Raids & Extreme Military Response to Protesters
Anti-ICE protests erupted June 8, 2025 throughout neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Trump deployed the National Guard to violently harm peaceful protests.
I.C.E. agents continue to arrest workers and parents in Los Angeles via graduations, workplaces and community events.
Read the full article here>
10 Nail Designs To Match Black Designer Items This Summer
10 Nail Designs To Match Black Designer Items This Summer
10 Press-On Sets from the Nail Gyptian Collection are matched with 10 fashion pieces from Black designers around the world.
To read the full article, click here.
NEW Episode 60
interview with ghanaian playwright, chief moomen
Chief Moomen is a Ghanaian Playwright with a new theatre production inspired by Mansa Musa and he's on a mission to carry his theatre, orchestra play around the world to tell African folklore stories globally.
NEW Episode 64
Let's dive deep into the Diaspora Wars often seen on social media platforms, this time regarding the Essence Festival, issues in America's modeling industry & more!
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