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We love Jamaica, the culture, the people, and of course the food! Here's a 3 minute tutorial on how to make Ackee and saltfish, Jamaica's national dish. For this recipe you'll need: 3 TBSP of oil 1 Can of ackee 1/2 pound of saltfish (cod fish) (pre-boiled in water for 15 mins) 1 Medium red bell pepper chopped 1 Medium onion...

Latasha Alcindor is Brooklyn before it was branded. With each project release the Afro-Latina rapper takes it's listener down a path of sonic history, so rich in storytelling it should be added to a transplant syllabus. Her most recent album Teen Night at Empire recollects her experiences as a youth straight out of Flatbush, buying 2 for $5 mixtapes and...

Traveling using public transport in Lagos can be difficult even for locals. When attempting to reach a destination, residents rely on asking a friend for information like transportation fare and directions. Most locals and visitors resort to taking cabs to get from one place to another, often facing heavy traffic along the journey. The city lacks a platform dedicated...

Due to a violent label that plagues Kingston, Jamaica, the city is often at the very bottom of travel search results and rarely mentioned on tourist sites. Government corruption has resulted in a range of socio-economic issues including high unemployment and heavy gang violence in inner-city neighborhoods. Despite the negative connotation that often surrounds Kingston, many community initiatives such...

What? I Got your Black is a movement to unify the African diaspora. Why? Black people are not a monolith we come in many different shades, shapes and sizes. We practice many different customs around the globe. The goal of I Got Your Black is to showcase our lives authentically as we live where ever in the world we choose to do...

Black folk everywhere are gearing up for the release of Black Panther. Though some insiders have been lucky enough to attend early showings, the rest of us have eagerly awaited opening night. The film has generated a notable amount of excitement from audiences, and rightly so. The movie is set to be Marvel’s Blackest moment to date. Directed by Ryan...

In the summer of 2014 I went on my first solo trip backpacking around Europe. I visited cities I had only seen in my dreams, ate the authentic versions of foods I’d attempted to replicate in my kitchen, and met strangers who would teach me more about myself than I might have learned back home. Visiting a new country...

I often refer to I Got Your Black as the modern day Green Book, but unless you're a historian, tour guide or have seen Mahershala Ali's latest film, theres a chance you may not be familiar with the book. Like I Got Your Black, The Green Book catered to the needs of Black travelers. In 1936, Victor Hugo. Green, published...

For as long as we can remember there have been two commandments over Easter for Black people: Thou shall attend Easter church service—even if it’s the only time you’ll do so for the year. And thou shall rock a brand new outfit to slay at during said Easter church service. While many community celebrations are highlighted by feasts, egg hunts,...

The Afro-Latino Fest is an annual celebration held in New York City. Every year the festival draws visitors from around the world. It's the perfect opportunity to Travel Black and explore Afro-Latino and Caribbean culture through conversation, music, dance, and art. Check out our recap video featuring interviews with Nydia Simone, founder of Blactina and Afro-Latino Fest Brand Ambassador, Kashanie...