Black & Abroad Conversations: Christopher Tuning & Talib Graves-Manns of Autopilot

A crushed snapback led to an idea that captured an undiscovered corner in the travel industry. Autopilot is an American luxury luggage and accessories travel brand, combining luxury and utility to create a classic aesthetic. Founders Christopher Tuning & Talib Graves-Manns took their idea and started a luggage line that speaks to sophistication and creativity. […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Kévi Donat, Founder of Le Paris Noir

Kévi Donat grew up both in France and in Martinique (French West Indies) in a multicultural environment and ultimately went on to become a graduate of Sciences Po and Public Health Management. He was supposed to become a director of nursing homes, but quickly realized that wasn’t really his thing. Four years ago, a friend […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, Founder of Little Africa Paris Tours

Courtesy of Jacqueline Ngo Mpii Welcome to Paris, France, the city of lights. Known for its attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Musee de Lourve, the Champs-Elysées, and the infamous Moulin Rouge. But beyond the city’s bright lights and commercial attractions, on the city’s northern border lies the small neighborhood of Goutte D’Or, more affectionately known to the […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Wine Sommelier Tanisha Townsend

When you think of the term ‘sommelier,’ what image generally comes to your mind’s eye?  If it‘s an antiquated image of a dapper, middle-aged white man spinning and sniffing a glass of fine wine with his pinky finger held high, then a quick Google image search will confirm your perceptions. For so long that’s been the […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Mario Rigby

Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed to successfully employ their own blueprints […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Abena Bempah

March, 2017 at Playa Blancain Colombia. Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Royce Bable

Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed to successfully employ their own blueprints […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Liz Henry

Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed to successfully employ their own blueprints […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Daryl Homer

Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed to successfully employ their own blueprints […]

Black & Abroad Conversations: Mark Clennon

Here at Black & Abroad, we work to ensure that our mission concedes simple brand recognition. Often along the way, we encounter other like-minded individuals that have successfully mastered the space beyond their anticipated approach to empower the diaspora. These are the influencers, visionaries, and tastemakers that have managed to successfully employ their own blueprints […]