Episode 51: There's a Fine Line Between Curiosity and Racism

Reyna gives a recap of NBA All-Star weekend and discusses the "operational emergency" Southwest Airlines experienced this week.   During the Reminiscing with Reyna segment, she discusses some of her experiences traveling in China by herself as a black woman.  EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: The article that frustrated me this week:  The untold truth of being Black and studying abroad   If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, please nominate Travel Quips for Indy Week's Best Local Podcast!  Here's how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the "Out and About" section. 3).  Find the category "Best Local Podcast."  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word "Nominate" beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips *******************************************************  Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don't forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to [email protected]. ********************************************************Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images