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Kalin Thomas

Kalin is a “multimedia maven” who writes about African-American cultural heritage, tourism and preservation. The award-winning storyteller and speaker has traveled to six continents, including Antarctica, and is writing her memoir on being CNN’s first Black travel reporter.

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Culture

For the Love of Oxtails: African American and Caribbean Communities’ Ode to an Ancestral Legacy

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10 Fun Black History Food Facts to Savor and Celebrate

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What Happens to Lost Luggage? Airlines and One Store Have the Answers

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Travel

10 Black-Owned Restaurants in Houston Savoring Culture and Flavor

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Food & Drink

Beye Beignets Brings a New Orleans Favorite to Maryland

Culture

Soul Food Macaroni and Cheese: Its History and Iconic Status in Black Households

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There’s Nothing Like a Black Family Cookout

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Travel

Black Folks Camp Too Changes Industry Narrative, Adds Push for Diversity

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Travel

YOWIE: A Design Destination Brand in Philadelphia’s South Street Community

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Food & Drink

Baltimore’s Cuples Tea House is a Whole Vibe for the Culture

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Elaine Lee Encourages Black Women to Travel with Her Book Go Girl 2

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Black Chefs Food & Drink

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