[PROLOGUE] Defining the Black Journey Across 50 States

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 comeRELEVANT 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/FOLLOW UNLOCK BLACK JOURNEYSJoin the newsletter: https://unlock-black-journeys-with-dr-franny.kit.com/9e3080bde9Read the blog: https://frannythetraveler.com/Check out episode recaps: https://frannythetraveler.com/post/category/podcast-episode/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franny_the_traveler/Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@frannythetravelerFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princess-francoisPurchase: Support BLACK Green Book: https://amzn.to/4vskd3R