| WELCOME TO DISCOVER BLACK HERITAGE! We aim to be the most comprehensive information resource for travelers planning to visit U.S. and international locales rich in Black history and culture. So, whether you’re itching to taste some down home barbecue in Kansas City, chill out in a blues club in Memphis, or trace the steps of Josephine Baker in Paris, Discover Black Heritage is here to guide the way! |
Historical Sites
John Coltrane House | Philadelphia, PA
John Coltrane’s Home from 1952-58. A National Historic Landmark. Photo courtesy...
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Visual & Performing Arts
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series | Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2010 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series begins Wednesday,...
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Black Colleges
Florida A&M University | Tallahassee, FL
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M...
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Museums
Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection
The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection is one of the nation’s leading...
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Caribbean
Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival, BVI
// Artisans representing nearly 20 Caribbean islands will again converge in...
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Festivals
Caribana Festival | Toronto, Canada
What started out in 1967 as a just a small and quaint heritage event marking Canada’s...
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Good Eats
Army & Lou’s Restaurant | Chicago, IL
One of the oldest black-owned restaurants in the Midwest, Army & Lou’s...
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Heritage Tours
Black Paris Divas Tours…France with Flava!
Black Paris Divas Tours is operated by the same worldly and knowledgeable folks...
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International
Afrolatinos “The Untaught Story”
Afrolatinos “The Untaught Story” is a documentary television series independently...
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Readings
African American Cinema: Yesteday, Today
“The history of the African-American Cinema is a harsh timeline of racism,...
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Site of the Day
A Rising Voice: Afro-Latin Americans
A Rising Voice: Afro-Latin Americans is a a five-part series by Miami Herald which...
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Exhibitions
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Harlem’s Apollo Theater, the National Museum...
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