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Hello, Hola, Bonjour and Ciao, I hope this note finds you in good health and good spirits. In the spirit of sisterhood and collective upliftment, I am writing to share some travel media related information that recently came my way. I publish this newsletter approximately 3-4 times per year with the goal of informing the African American travel media community about upcoming events, news, calls for submission, residencies and updates on my travel work. Here's hoping your find something interesting or useful within. Awakening the global heart, Elaine Lee
Laneybugg@aol.com
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Calls for Submission - SHEAMOISTURE FOUNDER LAUNCHES $100 MILLION FUND FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR AT ESSENCE FESTIVAL for more info visit: https://newvoicesfund.com
- OkayAfrica.com is a leading media company, connecting a global audience to the African continent and its diaspora through compelling content and high-profile cultural events. “We're always looking for timely pitches about current events. Please send your pitches to contribute@okayafrica.com.
- Are you a passionate, talented writer or expert who wants to share your story? Become a member of the POPSUGAR Voices community and inspire women to lead their happiest, healthiest lives. Write for us! https://www.popsugar.com/Writing-POPSUGAR-40810428
- If you have a passion for writing and a unique story to tell about health and travel, we’d love to feature your work on Healthy Travel Blog. We’re looking for original stories and ideas.
https://www.healthytravelblog.com/contact-us/ - Adventure Film Festival and Outside TV Contest - Submissions are currently open through September 4th to residents of the United States. http://campfire.outsidetv.com/home
- World Hum - travel stories website is looking for articles.
http://www.worldhum.com/info/submissions/ - Xanterra Travel Collection is an award-winning, globally diversified travel company offering journeys to some of the most beautiful and iconic places on earth. Job listings - https://www.xanterra.com/who-we-are/careers/
- The Verge Magazine Overseas Program Search lets you explore more than 7,000 opportunities to volunteer abroad, teach abroad, work abroad or study abroad. www.vergemagazine.com/program-search.html
- Rick Steve's has ongoing request for radio interviews subjects and questions. ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio/interviews
- Nomad Magazine always looking for beautiful and interesting stories to publish in NOMADS. For more info visit: nomadsmagazine.com/submissions
- Tastemakers Africa (TSTMKRS) is looking for curators. Its an online marketplace where you can list, discover and bookepic experiences in African cities. We connect curious travelers to local experience curators who serve a well-connected friends in every African city.
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Travel Trade and Travel Writing Events - Nomadness Travel Tribe presents “Audacity” is a day long, interactive festival for travelers of color. September 8th, Oakland Ca. For more info or to volunteer visit: http://www.audacityfest.com
- WITS ‘19 will be in Portland, Maine. They are expecting between 400 and 500 enthusiastic women travel creators, influencers, and industry professionals who are eager to learn from the expertise of our speakers. below is a link to learn more about what kinds of sessions they are looking for and to apply. Applications will be accepted November 27, 2018.
http://www.sheswanderful.com/witsummit/wits-19-speaker-application/ - Green Book exhibit at New York City’s Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), . Artist Derrick Adams’s first major NYC exhibit, Sanctuary, pays homage to The Negro Motorist Green Book, a publication that helped Black travelers find safe places to eat, sleep, use the restroom, and more. I got a chance to see it! Amazing! January 25, 2018 to August 12, 2018
onshegoes.com/stories/a-new-exhibit-is-an-ode-to-the-green-book-the-joy-of-black-travel |
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Travel Media Information - Candacy Taylor gets a 3 book deal: Abrams Books has committed to publishing the following: THE OVERGROUND RAILROAD: THE GREEN BOOK AND THE ROOTS OF BLACK MOBILITY IN AMERICA
• An adult trade book—80,000 words with 150 photographs of Green Book sites and historical ephemera relating to 20th Century black travel • A middle-grade children’s book for ages 9-12 based upon the adult book content • A photo book of Green Book sites that will complement my Green Book mobile app and walking tours https://mailchi.mp/bfafcec7224f/big-news-about-the-green-book-project - Oneika the Traveler is having a fantastic year with a gig on the Travel Channel, filming a series for Land Rover, HGTV, became an ambassador for Alamo Rent-A-Car and did some fashion blogging for Ralph Lauren! Ugogurl!
oneikathetraveller.com - EthicalTraveler.com’s Jeff Greenwald interviews two African American writers 7/23/18
https://ethicaltraveler.org/2018/07/podcast-episode-12/ Jessica Nabongo plans to become the first Black Woman to visit every country. So far she has visited 125! She was recently featured in Forbes, Huffpost and several other publications. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/first-black-woman-every-country_us_5b0ed258e4b0802d69d09f76 - African-American Travelers Offer Opportunity for Adventure Market – James Mills host workshop for Adventure Travel Trade Association
https://www.adventuretravelnews.com/african-american-travelers-offer-opportunity-for-adventure-market?utm_source=ATTA+%26+AdventureTravelNews&utm_campaign=d2b7ac87b3-ATN_06_13_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1e08e536bd-d2b7ac87b3-412686997 - BlackGirlTravelmovement - I recently discovered the it on facebook – probably old news but I just found out about them.
- African American woman decides to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine!
https://www.outsideonline.com/2170266/solo-hiking-appalachian-trail-queer-black-woman - The Ultimate Black Girl's Travel Guide To Paris
https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/travel/ultimate-black-girls-travel-guide-to-paris - Airbnb Adds Black Adventures to Travel Platform
http://www.oaklandpost.org/2018/03/21/airbnb-adds-black-adventures-travel-platform/ - The return of The Negro Motorist Green Book-Author Jan Miles has revived the Jim Crow-era travelers' guide for black Americans, with a 21st century twist.
https://thinkprogress.org/the-return-of-the-negro-motorist-green-book-d3c71a07e99e/ - My Sankofa by Curtis Morrow – its an expat memoir that has been out for a while but I just found out about it.
- Africa's Coolest Adventures: TV Host Shares What Should Be On Your 2018 Bucket List - Nate Fluellen is best known as World Wide Nate, a world traveler, vlogger, and travel influencer, but now he’s taking on a new role: TV host. Get more info https://umc.tv/film/world-wide-nate/
- The Color of Adventure: When will travel show more diversity?
The faces of adventure travel are just as diverse as the spirit of adventure itself, argues our featured contributor, Lola Akinmade Åkerström, a Nigerian-born travel photographer and author. So why hasn’t the travel industry caught up? https://adventure.com/color-of-adventure-when-will-travel-show-more- |
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Elaine's News - I was invited to give lecture on travel journalism at the annual Vona conference (Voices of our Nation Arts Foundation), held this year in Berkeley, Ca. The title of my walk was Shapeshifting: The Journey from Traveler to Travel Journalist. (pic below)
- I hosted a workshop entitled: Globetrotting 101: Smart ways to navigate Mother Earth,” at the 33rd Annual Empowering Womxn of Color Conference at the University of California in Berkeley, Spring 2018
- The California Black Expo Association invited me to be one of the featured speakers at their “Women’s History Celebration Mixer” Spring, 2018. My speech was about my entrepreneurial lifestyle and it was entitled,
“The No-Paycheck Life” (pic below) - Monica Williams lifts my travel journalism work up in praise in a recently published article. “I Thought Travel Writing Wasn't Meant For Me”
https://www.bustle.com/p/i-thought-travel-writing-wasnt-meant-for-me-until-i-read-one-book-of-black-stories-9494019 - I have added a new feature to my website, itineraries! Its where you will find 8 of my favorite itineraries and I will continue to add more.
- Newsletter mailing list - I recently updates my mailing list. If you got two copies or no longer want to receive this newsletter, please let me knowugogurl.com
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