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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...

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,...

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...

Last Friday marked the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century. For those of us who live in America the eclipse wasn't visible, but that didn't stop people from posting about the "blood moon" all over social media. Though I've never lived by the words of my horoscope, from time to time I do enjoy astrology. Over the weekend I learned...

On Saturday, I walked into what felt like the most fly, Blackest family reunion in Prospect Park known as CurlFest. Every year, CurlFest is held in an open field full of beautiful brown people, draped in the finest threads paired with the fliest hairstyles. You will see beautiful men, women, children and even, dogs. This year was the 5th annual CurlFest festival and...

This past weekend The Curly Girl Collective held their fifth annual CurlFest, a celebration of natural hair and beauty. When it comes to the natural hair movement Black men are often left out of the conversation. We decided to capture the beautiful manes and stylish gear of our curly brothers just in time for Man Crush Monday. Find your...

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...

Happy Women's History Month! In February our calendars were jam packed with Black-focused activities in honor of Black History month. This month is no different, here are 30 events that scream #Blackgirlmagic and of course other Black-centered events by curators in NYC, Atlanta & D.C: FYID NYC Presents Woman To Woman: A Women's Day Celebration! Where: New York, NY March 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/225172258042324/ MFON: Women...

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...