In this special prologue episode of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, I share the story behind my journey to all 50 states and the deeper purpose that led me to create this podcast.

What started as a personal travel goal became something much more meaningful. As I moved across the country, I found myself questioning what it really means to experience a place, whose stories are centered, and whose are missing. I began to reflect on how Black travelers have historically navigated space, safety, and belonging, and how those realities still shape our experiences today.

This episode is my starting point. I share the moments that shifted my perspective, the gaps I noticed in travel narratives, and why I felt called to begin documenting and reclaiming these stories.

This podcast is more than travel. It is storytelling, reflection, and a living archive of Black experiences across all 50 states.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

📌 How my journey to all 50 states evolved into something deeper than travel

📌 The “why” behind creating Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast

📌 What it means to experience a place with intention and awareness

📌 What you can expect from this podcast and the stories to come

RELEVANT LINKS

🔗 A Black Woman's Guide to Visit All 50 States: https://frannythetraveler.com/post/a-black-womans-guide-to-visit-all-50-states/

🔗 15 Black Women Traveling to All 50 States: https://frannythetraveler.com/post/black-women-traveling-all-50-states/

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