Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of its inaugural nonstop flights to the Bahamas, departing from both Los Angeles and Seattle. The company also is expanding its Mexican service by adding flights. Los Angeles to Nassau flights start at $169 round trip for a limited time, and Seattle to Nassau flights start at $199 round… Continue reading Alaska Airlines to Offer Nonstop Flights to the Bahamas from Los Angeles and Seattle
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The Best Views Seattle Has To Offer
Known as the Emerald City for its luscious evergreen trees, Seattle is an excellent destination for nature, good food, and stunning views. The city’s natural beauty attracts travelers from all over the world to experience its beautiful landscapes. Located in the Pacific Northwest between the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, Seattle is surrounded by water… Continue reading The Best Views Seattle Has To Offer
Seattle Travel Guide: Everything You Should Know
Seattle, Washington Quick Travel Facts Best time to travel: June through October Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST) Noteworthy: Festival Sundiata (June), Seattle Pride (June) and Umoja Fest (August) celebrate Black culture Best for: Solo Travelers, Friends Trip, Family Getaways Washington’s Black history dates back to 1845 when the Bush family arrived and settled in… Continue reading Seattle Travel Guide: Everything You Should Know
Black Muslim Men Sue Alaska Airlines After Being Kicked Off Flight For Speaking And Texting In Arabic
In 2020, two Black Muslim men were removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after a passenger complained about them speaking and texting in Arabic, assuming that they were representing a threat on the flight. Now, Abobakkr Dirar and Mohamed Elamin are suing Alaska Airlines on the basis of racial discrimination and violation of civil rights.… Continue reading Black Muslim Men Sue Alaska Airlines After Being Kicked Off Flight For Speaking And Texting In Arabic
My First Pride: Taking B(l)ack Pride In Seattle
My first pride happened: Taking B(l)ack Pride in Seattle, Washington. I first started thinking about attending Seattle Pride when I found out I was visiting Washington state around the same time. Since I’d never attended any Pride march, parade or festival, I thought it would be a great experience. As the time drew near, I… Continue reading My First Pride: Taking B(l)ack Pride In Seattle
Traveler Story: ‘Wing Walking Is Beyond Anything I Have Ever Experienced Before’
Brandyn Lewis is occupying a space where you don’t see many Black travelers: wing walking. The daredevil stunt is quite thrilling as you step on the plane’s wings. “I’ve done skydiving, jumped off planes, but this is the most epic thing I’ve done,” Lewis tells Travel Noire. “Wing walking is beyond anything I have ever… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘Wing Walking Is Beyond Anything I Have Ever Experienced Before’
Green Book Inspired Travel Advice By Traveling While Black In Seattle
Marlie and Anthony Love started their YouTube channel and TikTok in the last couple of years. Traveling While Black In Seattle gives Black people thinking of moving to, or simply visiting the Pacific Northwest (PNW), an idea of places they should (and maybe shouldn’t) visit. They do reviews on restaurants, activities and attractions like museums and pop-ups. The two… Continue reading Green Book Inspired Travel Advice By Traveling While Black In Seattle
Comedian KevOnStage Launches Show Highlighting Black-Owned Restaurants
Popular social media personality and comedian Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage, is hosting a new show that will take audiences on a grand tour of Black-owned restaurants in the United States. Similar to Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives but full of African American culture and cuisine, the visionary is producing a special primarily for Black audiences. He… Continue reading Comedian KevOnStage Launches Show Highlighting Black-Owned Restaurants
Get Paid To Drink Beer In One Of America’s Beer Capitals This Oktoberfest
Are you the ultimate beer connoisseur who wants to get paid $2,000 to drink beer in one of America’s beer capitals this Oktoberfest? If so, you’re in luck, because Move.org has the perfect gig for you! The moving specialists are hiring a Chief Beer Baron to celebrate by reviewing beer in the beer lover’s city… Continue reading Get Paid To Drink Beer In One Of America’s Beer Capitals This Oktoberfest
Black Seattle Pride Event Faces Backlash For White Attendees ‘Reparations Fee’
A Seattle Pride event has plans to charge a “reparations fee” for its white attendees. The TAKING B[L]ACK PRIDE event, hosted by Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network in collaboration with Queer the Land, is reportedly not associated with Seattle Pride. Organizes said in an event description that, “White people and their accomplices” will have… Continue reading Black Seattle Pride Event Faces Backlash For White Attendees ‘Reparations Fee’
Seattle’s Black-Owned Communion Restaurant Ranked Best In The World
Seattle’s Communion Restaurant has been named one of the top 12 best new restaurants in the world The announcement comes one year after chef Kristi Brown and her son Damon Bomar opened the restaurant in the middle of the pandemic, following through on their dreams to open a Black-owned restaurant on the site of the first Black-owned bank… Continue reading Seattle’s Black-Owned Communion Restaurant Ranked Best In The World
Here Are Some U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Actually Decreasing
The rental market has taken a plunge for the last 8 months. Typically rent goes up in the warmer months and studies have shown that it is also when people rather move for convenience. However, due to the pandemic, moving and convenience has been thrown out the window. The market of rent is actually down… Continue reading Here Are Some U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Actually Decreasing
Ex-NBA Player Shawn Kemp Opens Seattle’s First Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
The first Black-owned dispensary has opened in Seattle thanks to NBA legend Shawn “Reign Man” Kemp. The six-time NBA All-Star’s dispensary, Shawn’s Kemp’s Cannabis, is located at 3035 1st Avenue in the heart of the city near the Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. View this post on Instagram Shout out @Medusagardensllc for… Continue reading Ex-NBA Player Shawn Kemp Opens Seattle’s First Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
Attempted Arson Attack Delays Opening for Seattle’s Newest Black-Owned Cafe
It was supposed to be an exciting time for Seattle’s newest Black-owned coffee shop Black Coffee Northwest. The founders were getting ready to open the cafe and community center for drive-thru service on Oct.1 after months of planning and launching a fundraiser campaign. But that all changed after an attempted break-in and arson. RELATED: Nirvana… Continue reading Attempted Arson Attack Delays Opening for Seattle’s Newest Black-Owned Cafe
These Are The 25 Most Neighborly Cities In The U.S.
Living in a city or town with pleasant people can make or break your experience. Neighbor.com knows this and put together a list of the most neighborly cities in the U.S. Neighborly.com analyzed the most populous 100 metro areas and gathered data from the IRS, Census Bureau, Gallup, and volunteerism surveys when coming up with… Continue reading These Are The 25 Most Neighborly Cities In The U.S.