In 2016, California took a stand against discrimination by implementing a state-funded travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws. This decision was prompted by North Carolina’s controversial restroom law. As the landscape of anti-LGBTQ+ laws spreads across the United States, Democratic lawmakers in California are proposing a shift in strategy. This shift is prompting a… Continue reading California Reevaluates State Business Travel Ban to States with Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
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Plastic Ban at California Airport Set to Revolutionize Travel Experience
Hastily ditching water bottles at airport security may soon be a thing of the past at Los Angeles International Airport. To reduce carbon emissions, LAX has joined the ranks of eco-conscious airports by banning the sale of water in single-use plastic bottles. Phase-Out Period The decision to implement the ban came after the June 2021… Continue reading Plastic Ban at California Airport Set to Revolutionize Travel Experience
Radio DJ Creates His Own Country In A California Desert
Randy ‘R Dub!’ Williams, a renowned DJ specializing in late-night slow jams, has undertaken an extraordinary endeavor. Having traversed nearly every nation on the planet, Williams found himself faced with a novel idea—establishing his own sovereign state upon exhausting the list of United Nations-recognized countries. Thus, the inception of the Republic of Slowjamastan came to… Continue reading Radio DJ Creates His Own Country In A California Desert
Most Bike Commute-Friendly Cities in the US
Back in May, people across the country hit the pavement cycling around town for National Bike Month. However, more people are seeking out cities that allow them to bike freely and safely all year round. Commuting by bike can be tricky, especially if you live in large, overpopulated cities where everything is spread far apart.… Continue reading Most Bike Commute-Friendly Cities in the US
The Most Beautiful Stargazing Parks In The Americas
Looking for a unique vacation spot? You might want to check out some stargazing destinations. Stargazing parks are known for having excellent stargazing conditions, including dark skies and minimal light pollution. Some even organize stargazing events and programs at observatories and other designated stargazing areas specifically for visitors. Before you set out on your stargazing… Continue reading The Most Beautiful Stargazing Parks In The Americas
Want To Feel Closer To Wakanda? Disneyland’s Latest Additions Celebrate Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever In The Coolest Ways
When it comes to Black Panther and Wakanda, Disney cuts no corners. They understand the gem they’ve unearthed, and you can feel the passion at Disneyland California Adventure Park. If you’re a Marvel fan, you must add Disney’s California Adventure to your to-do list! In June 2021, the masterminds at Disneyland opened up their Avengers… Continue reading Want To Feel Closer To Wakanda? Disneyland’s Latest Additions Celebrate Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever In The Coolest Ways
Post 21: Downtown Disneyland’s First Black-Owned Marketplace
Opened in 2020, Post 21 a Black-owned marketplace, founded by a mother-daughter duo Juana Williams and Blair Paysinger. It was originally online only, but recently opened a kiosk in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California. The marketplace is said to be Disney’s first Black-owned operating partner. “Disney found our website and contacted us by email. They told… Continue reading Post 21: Downtown Disneyland’s First Black-Owned Marketplace
Damel: The Senegalese-Owned Restaurant In Oakland That Fuses South American And African Cuisine
Born in Senegal, and now living in California, chef Oumar Diouf, became a popular name in Oakland after opening The Damel — a restaurant that offers a unique cuisine experience with its South American and African fusion food. Opened last year, The Damel was originally launched as a food truck. Empanadas from Argentina, the Senegalese… Continue reading Damel: The Senegalese-Owned Restaurant In Oakland That Fuses South American And African Cuisine
Lindsay Perry: The $10K/ Month Wine Contest Winner Hoping To Diversify The Industry
Lindsay Perry and her three cats are getting ready to hit the road this Fall for Sonoma, California, where they will live rent-free for the next year while earning a cool $10,000 per month salary. Perry is one of two winners selected from 7,000 applications and 17 finalists as part of Murphy-Goode Winery’s “A Really… Continue reading Lindsay Perry: The $10K/ Month Wine Contest Winner Hoping To Diversify The Industry
You Can Vacay Like Your Fave Reality Stars Through Hotels.com ‘Destination Drama’
Dreaming of vacationing like some of your favorite reality TV characters? Well, hotels.com ‘Destination Drama’ campaign brings the chance to stay in a luxurious 1-acre property filled with pure bliss. The catch, you have to be deemed the most dramatic group of friends on the internet. The ‘Destination Drama’ campaign was designed for all those… Continue reading You Can Vacay Like Your Fave Reality Stars Through Hotels.com ‘Destination Drama’
How To Spend Father’s Day In Black-Owned California
Father’s Day is approaching and there are a slew of Black-owned businesses to consider for curating the ultimate Father’s Day celebratory experience. Northern and Southern California is home to thousands of Black entrepreneurs and their business ideas that have gone on to flourish and become local storefronts integrated into spread out suburban and urban communities.… Continue reading How To Spend Father’s Day In Black-Owned California