Crossing Bridges:
White Leaders Who Have Championed
Black History and Cultural Heritage
Even though most leaders and professionals in the field of black history and cultural heritage have been people of African descent, many whites have crossed the race bridge to make inroads in this field in different areas. Meet 20 leaders who have been bold in promoting multiculturalism.
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"Picturing Frederick Douglass"
Blockbuster Book Reveals that Great Abolitionist was the Most Photographed Person of the 19th Century
Most people would guess that either Abraham Lincoln or perhaps Mark Twain as the most photographed person of that time. But in fact, it was Frederick Douglass with 160 known portraits. Learn how he was one of the first to use photography as a means for social reform in this magnificent, elegant coffee table book.
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Travel Professionals of Color
Annual Conference Set for April
The Travel Professionals of Color Association will be taking their next conference to sea on an exhilarating 7-day cruise of the Mexican Riviera for the 14th annual TPOC conference set to take place April 23-30, 2016.
With exciting speakers, fantastic workshops and plenty of time for entertainment and relaxation, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
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Visit Brazil for the Festa da Boa Morte in August
 Journey to Salvador, Bahia August 5th – 16th, 2016 for the Festa da Boa Morte. Salvador is the most African of all the Brazilian cities. On this tour you will get to enjoy the local cuisine, musical traditions, dance forms and Bahia’s vibrant arts as a part of the festival. Do not miss this exciting opportunity to do Brazil!
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Why you must attend Gambia’s 2016 Roots Festival
If you missed the last International Roots Festival in Gambia, West Africa, you must attend this year’s event taking place May 6-13, 2016. The Ministry of Tourism and Culture invites the African Diaspora and all persons interested in Africa to come home to The Gambia "where the mystic never ends". The Roots Homecoming Festival will take visitors on a memorable historical and cultural journey for a lifetime of memories. Read More
"Breaking News
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On the heels of ATA Executive Director Eddie Bergman stepping down, the Corporate Council on Africa acquires the Africa Travel Association.
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Time to Register ! !
2016 African Diaspora World Tourism Awards
Atlanta, Ga. (USA) – April 16-17th, 2016.
Registration starts on Monday, January 11th!
About 2016 African Diaspora World Tourism Awards
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