About the Journey

About the Journey

Sedona, Arizona: Where to Kick-Start Your Wellness Journey in the Verde Valley

Oneika Raymond kick-starts this season in Sedona, Arizona, a desert oasis tucked in the Verde Valley and known for its stunning red rock formations and energy vortices. There, she embarks on a wellness journey to…
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Kreuzberg, Berlin: Support the City’s Women-Led Eateries with a Michelin-Starred Chef

Oneika Raymond is off to Berlin’s neighborhood of Kreuzberg, a thriving multicultural district just south of Mitte, for the final stop on her journey. There, she meets up with Dalad Kambhu, the chef and owner…
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Bronzeville, Chicago: Tour the City’s ‘Black Metropolis’ with a Local TikTokker and Historian

Oneika Raymond dials into Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, where historian Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas takes us on a bus tour through the birthplace of gospel music and Black History Month located just four miles south of the…
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Little River, Miami: Go Beyond the Beach to Uncover the City’s Dynamic Latin Music Scene

Oneika Raymond heads to Little River, Miami, a creative hub north of downtown and across the bay from Miami Beach. There, she’s joined by local entrepreneur Isabella “Izzy” Acker for a driving tour of the…
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South Central, Los Angeles: Find the Magic in South LA’s Everyday Moments with a Local Cycling Enthusiast

Oneika Raymond dials into South Central, Los Angeles, where local cycling enthusiast Michelle Moro takes us for a tour in her beloved hometown. Born and raised in South Central, Michelle knows her neighborhood inside and…
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Peckham, London: Explore This British-Nigerian Hub with a Local Author

Oneika Raymond travels to the heart of Peckham, a bustling neighborhood in South London just a few miles southeast of the Thames River. There, she joins local author Jendella Benson for a walking tour of…
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Washington Heights: Finding La Cultura in New York City’s Little Dominican Republic

Host Oneika Raymond takes the A-line up to Washington Heights — a loud, vibrant Dominican neighborhood in New York City — to join local Hector Espinal for a walking tour of his hometown. Hector is…
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Hit the Inclusive Hiking Scene at Denver’s Genesee Park

Oneika Raymond travels to the Mile High City and hits the trail at Denver’s Genesee Mountain Park to learn more about how we can make the outdoors a more welcoming place for all. She’ll meet…
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Visit a Black-Owned Bookstore in D.C.’s Historic Anacostia Neighborhood

Oneika Raymond heads to Anacostia, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington D.C., to visit Mahogany Books, the community’s first-ever Black-owned bookstore selling works by Black authors. She’ll meet with co-founders Derrick and Ramunda Young…
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Restoring the Red Mangroves of Puerto Rico’s Laguna del Condado

Oneika dials into Puerto Rico to talk about regenerative travel with Carmen Portela and Iris Landruá of Local Guest, a tourism agency that connects visitors to sustainable experiences. She’ll learn about the rich natural beauty…
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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo

Oneika Raymond makes her way to Dallas, Texas on Juneteenth weekend for the legendary 33rd Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo to get to know Black cowboy culture and history, a part of the American story…
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In Vancouver, Explore Canada’s Largest Chinatown

Oneika Raymond dials into Vancouver’s historic Chinatown to learn how local entrepreneur Carol Lee has been leading the charge to save the historic neighborhood. Carol’s the chair and founder of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, and…
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Embracing Queer History in San Francisco’s Castro District

Oneika Raymond walks Castro Street with filmmaker and drag performer Joshua Grannell (he/him) on their way to opening night of Frameline, the largest and longest running queer film festival in the world. The Castro is…