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 a writer, media scholar, and entrepreneur who is committed to showcasing the beauty in the Blaxit by amplifying the voices of Black expats pioneering the movement.
Recent Episodes
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...
LIVE with Chrishan Wright of the Blaxit Global podcast
Our host, Courtney Bowden, talks about why more and more Black Americans are chucking the deuces and GETTING OUT of the U.S… Why she believes this is America’s next Great Migration… And what that means for the places we’re leaving as well as the new places we’re calling home.
Ep. 8 | How This Dynamic Duo Is Helping Black Women Move Abroad via The ExodUS Summit
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 so you won’t miss another Black Expat Story! Meet Stephanie Perry (San Jose, Costa Rica) &...
Ep. 7: From Broadway to Blaxit - How Desiree Parkman Is Redefining Wellness Travel for Women
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 so you won’t miss another Black Expat Story! Meet Desiree Parkman, the nomadic wellness en...
SNEAK PEEK: Why Black Expat Stories Exists | Our Host, Courtney Bowden on NPR's 1A
Why are so many Black people leaving the United States? Does that make them expats or immigrants? What’s the difference and does it matter? 🤔 Our host, Courtney Bowden, answers these questions and more on NPR’s 1A radio show. She also shares her journey abroad, why she chose to relocate to Mexico, ...
SNEAK PEEK: Why Are So Many Black People Leaving the U.S.? | Our Host, Courtney Bowden, on NPR's 1A
Why are so many Black people leaving the United States? Does that make them expats or immigrants? What’s the difference and does it matter? 🤔 Our host, Courtney Bowden, appeared on NPR’s 1A radio show to share her journey abroad, why she chose to relocate to Mexico, her perspective on the Blaxit mo...
Ep. 6 - Tax Tips for U.S. Expats: Stress-Free Filing with Tax Strategist, Sandra Morno
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 so you won’t miss another Black Expat Story! Meet Sandra Morno, the Argentina-b...
Episode 5: Adalia's Roadmap to Financial Freedom & Travel & Why It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life
Meet Adalia Aborisade, a financial educator and solo travel expert who empowers other women with the financial confidence to move abroad and live on their terms.
Episode 4: How Zoe Smith Is Creating An Eco-Conscious Community In Grenada Through the Exodus Collective
In this episode, Zoe takes us through her journey of returning to her ancestral home in Grenada to start afresh after feeling unfulfilled in the London rat race. Today she leads the Exodus Collective - an eco-conscious village inspiring others in the Diaspora to reclaim the Caribbean.
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