These women’s contributions extend far beyond their immediate communities. They’ve set trends in fashion, music, and social norms—helping to redefine what it means to be a Black woman in Bahia and, by extension, the world.

Here are three festivals I recommend you don’t miss if you’re looking to connect with the rich cultural heritage of Afro-Brazilian women in Salvador (and nearby). The city has a deep history shaped by the strength, resilience, and creativity of Black women, and there are several festivals where you can experience it all firsthand.

This year I stood in the very front of the stage, knowing from previous years' experiences that I'd get the best videos and photos of the...

There's a concept among Black Brazilians that I can't quite translate from Portuguese to English. It is the verb 'aquilombar'...

Written on one of the lists that I use to envision my future is a thing I hadn't quite figured out how to do: Get invited on a press trip.

Each year after Christmas, Black households in the US scramble to find green, black, and red candlesticks, and that fancily named...

Surely you have seen the headlines... The news you're hearing about around tech layoffs, has been my reality for 7 months. I worked as a...

President Biden recently issued an Executive Order on travel during COVID-19. And it has major implications for your next trip.