Malik From Medina to West Africa to Find What Was Taken
Malik had spent his life in the shadows of unanswered questions. Born and raised in the Middle East, he always knew he was different—the color of his skin, the guarded looks, the…
Hospitality, Tourism & Regional Development
Leveraging regional experiences, travel, and culinary storytelling to enrich destinations, accommodations, and local economies.
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Carlos, from Brazil to Badagry, Nigeria: The Drums That Called Me Home
Carlos had always felt the beat. In the rhythms of Candomblé ceremonies, in the sway of Bahia’s streets, in the steady pulse beneath his skin—it was there. But he never understood why…
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Amina from US to Senegal: The Road Back Through the Door of no Return
Amina had spent her entire life in the U.S. learning how to shrink herself. How to be quiet when the world told her she was too loud, too Black, too foreign in…
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From Harlem to Home: Amara’s Journey to Ghana
In a world where the color of your skin can make you a target before you speak, Amara has learned to carry her Blackness like both armor and inheritance. When yet another…
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Bridging Cultures & Economies: A Festival in Valpolicella, Verona
What do cinema, community, and cross-cultural collaboration have in common? Quite a lot, as demonstrated during an important conference held yesterday, May 17, in Negrar, in the Valpolicella region of Verona. The…
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Cultural Exchange and Collaboration: The Role of Group Tourism in Diaspora Engagement
In an era where identity and connection are often filtered through digital screens, an increasing number of people from the African diaspora are seeking more tangible, meaningful experiences to reconnect with their…
