In the globalized travel environment of today, it is sometimes easy to forget that some groups of travelers have long been and are still yet sometimes marginalized during their travels. The #travelingwhileblack movement has grown to connect travelers who are interested in addressing marginalization and other issues faced by black travelers in the U.S. and abroad. My guest today is Dr. Alana Dillette, an assistant professor at San Diego State University. Dr. Dillette has recently conducted several studies focusing on the #travelingwhileblack movement, and has attempted to understand the lived experiences of black travelers through their social media posts and interviews with travelers and travel companies. Her research has shown that while some destinations or organizations may still be less than friendly to people of color, travel now more than ever is providing opportunities for hosts and guests to interact and expand their historical and cultural world views. She has also found that social media provides an avenue of communication for travelers that may have previously been disconnected from each other to share their experiences.
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