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289: Founding Black Travel Summit and Telling Afro-Indigenous & Global Black Diaspora Stories with Anita Moreau

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    Episode #289: Founding Black Travel Summit and Telling Afro-Indigenous & Global Black Diaspora Stories with Anita Moreau

    Hosted by Matt Bowles

    289: Founding Black Travel Summit and Telling Afro-Indigenous & Global Black Diaspora Stories with Anita Moreau

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    289: Founding Black Travel Summit and Telling Afro-Indigenous & Global Black Diaspora Stories with Anita Moreau           289: Founding Black Travel Summit and Telling Afro-Indigenous & Global Black Diaspora Stories with Anita Moreau          
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      Episode Summary

      Learn about the nuances, diversity, and intersecting identities of the global Black diaspora through travel stories. Anita Moreau joins Matt from Miami and starts off talking about her parents’ experiences being born in Haiti and the Seychelles respectively, and eventually moving to London where she was born.  Anita describes the diversity of the Black diaspora communities in London and then reflects on navigating her East African and Caribbean identities while growing up in Britain.  She also shares her observations on Blackness in the U.S. vs. the U.K. and opens up about her experiences with anti-Blackness in Europe.  Anita then talks about her passion for Egypt, her travels there, and her decision to get married in Nubia.  She also talks about her trips back to Haiti and the Seychelles, reflects on reconnecting with her heritage, and offers tips for visiting the Seychelles.  Anita then talks about her passion for telling Afro-Indigenous and global Black diaspora stories and shares the backstory of founding the Black Travel Summit. She explains what you can expect at the upcoming Black Travel Summit, and then reflects on the impact travel has had on her as a person and shares tips for Black travelers just starting out.  Finally, Anita names her Top 5 Afrobeat artists and her Top 5 hip hop MCs of all time.

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      Anita Moreau

      Anita Moreau is an archaeologist, museum curator, world traveler, and the founder & CEO of Black Travel Summit. Born and raised in London to a Seychellois mother and Haitian father, she has had an affinity for travel, history, and cultural heritage from a young age. Anita has made it her goal to encourage Black travelers to travel outside of their comfort zones safely and under budget, to create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to grow their business and travel more, and to educate the public on the global Black diaspora.

      What You'll Learn
      • Why Nubia is one of the most special places in the world
      • Tips for visiting the Seychelles
      • How and why to attend Black Travel Summit
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      Time Stamped Show Notes

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      [2:39] Introducing Anita Moreau

      [4:16] Anita’s Parents’ Story

      [7:01] The Diversity of the Black Diaspora Communities in London

      [9:21] Anita’s Experience Growing up in London

      [11:36] Observations on Blackness in the U.S. vs. U.K.

      [13:48] Experiences with Anti-Blackness in Europe

      [16:16] Anita’s Passion for Egypt

      [19:17] Getting Married in Nubia

      [23:38] Going Back to Haiti

      [26:10] Going Back to the Seychelles

      [29:26] Anita’s Tips and Recommendations for Visiting the Seychelles

      [31:27] Telling Stories of Afro-Indigenous People and the Global Black Diaspora

      [34:18] Founding the Black Travel Summit

      [38:19] The 2024 Black Travel Summit

      [43:48] How Travel Has Impacted Anita as a Person

      [45:10] Tips for Black Travelers Just Starting Out

      [46:49] The Lightning Round

      [51:39] Anita’s Top 5 Afrobeat Artists

      [55:35] Anita’s Top 5 Hip Hop MCs of All Time

      [57:56] How to Follow and Contact Anita

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