Another great migration is underway.
Witness it first-hand through the eyes of Black Expats.
Black Expat Stories documents the journeys of Black Expats living all over the world - one conversation and one unique story at a time. We're redefining the narrative of travel, showcasing the diversity of Black diasporic experiences and reshaping perceptions of international living.
We're a far-reaching community of global wanderers, culture bridgers, wisdom sharers, and trailblazers. So, whether you're an aspiring expat planning your move abroad or a seasoned traveler seeking kindred spirits, this is your digital home.
Here the roots of our shared cultural identity run deep, yet our branches span continents. We revel in the power of personal narratives - those that motivate and prepare future expats; those that resonate with the well-traveled seeking global connections; those from digital nomads blending work, travel and purpose; and those that validate the joys and growing pains of building lives abroad.
The stories we share are accounts of personal evolution, unexpected connections, and 'ah-ha' moments that reshape perspectives. They are stories of discovery and wonder, but also of very real challenges overcome. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, we find camaraderie and a profound sense of being wholly seen and understood, reminding us that the world is as richly diverse as the global Diaspora we hail from.
As the Next Great Migration gains momentum, we strive to bear witness and capture modern history in the making. With each new story, new adventures and possibilities await. With each new narrative, the landscape of possibilities expands.
Wherever you are in your journey, know you have a home. Together, let's shine light on the paths ahead and take purposeful steps toward the borderless world we have the power to create.
Courtney Bowden is an award-winning storyteller on a mission to amplify the pioneering voices of the America's Next Great Migration.
Recent Episodes
S2 Ep.5 | How Dr. Yanique Redwood & Ronnie Galvin Quit America & Built a Beautiful Life in Jamaica
Special guests YANIQUE REDWOOD & RONNIE GALVIN, co-authors of We Quit America: Our Exit from a Country Designed to Kill Black People, join Courtney for a grounded, unflinching conversation about what it really means to leave the U.S. — and why so many Black Americans are even asking the question rig...
S2Ep.4 | Stephanie Perry & Roshida Dowe: How to Fund Your Move Abroad at ExodUS Summit 2025
Special guests STEPHANIE PERRY & ROSHIDA DOWE join Courtney again to chat about all things ExodUS Summit 2025! Grab your ExodUS Summit 2025 tix right here: https://blackexpatstories.com/exodussummit Stephanie and Roshida are the visionary co-founders of one of the largest virtual gatherings for Blac...
THE LAYOVER Ep. 10 | Map Your Move Abroad at ExodUS Summit 2025
A sneak peek inside my upcoming Black Expat Stories episode with special guests Stephanie Perry & Roshida Dowe, founders of the ExodUS Summit + how you can accelerate your move abroad. The Layover is a behind-the-scenes series where I step from behind the mic to rap about the creative process as Bla...
NARRATED ESSAY: "Free Indeed" by Courtney Bowden, host of Black Expat Stories
Why didn’t they tell us Mexico was also part of the Underground Railroad?! 🧐 That hidden history has reshaped how our host, Courtney Bowden, sees this country — and how she sees herself within it. It’s also changed the way she celebrates El Día de la Independencia in Mexico. In this narrated essay,...
S2E3 | Zerlina Maxwell: Why This Journalist Is Trading Punditry For Peace in Palermo, Italy
Black Expat Stories is an podcast and developing docuseries that captures the real-life journeys of Black expats and immigrants at the vanguard of America’s Next Great Migration: the Blaxit. If this conversation resonates, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to support independent Bla...
S2 | E2: How These 4 Moms Left the U.S. to Build Better Lives For Their Families Abroad
Black Expat Stories is an ethnographic docuseries capturing the real-life journeys of Black expats at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If this conversation resonates, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support independent Black media. What happens when Black women stop chasing the A...
S.2 | Ep. 1: How Diva Green’s I Got Your Black Platform Is Connecting the Diaspora Through Travel
Black Expat Stories is an ethnography series documenting the real-life journeys of Black expats at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If these conversations resonate, please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to support independent Black media and filmmaking! Meet Diva Green — Brooklyn-born Afro-Latina, destination...
Black Expat Stories Is Reimagining Travel, Global Citizenship & Belonging
At Black Expat Stories, we’re reimagining BIPOC travel by redefining what it means to belong globally. We’re entering for a chance to win the @NomadnessTribe and @intrepidtravel BIPOC mentorship to expand our storytelling and amplify these powerful stories. Watch our full episodes, follow us on soci...
Ep. 9: How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community
Black Expat Stories is an ethnography series documenting the stories of expat pioneers at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If these conversations resonate, please be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Meet B, owner of B's Frito Pollo, one of Playa del Carmen's beloved food trucks. To celeb...
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