black history month ‘22
The theme for Black History Month 2022 was tracing one’s roots. I found a vector illustration of roots and used it throughout the event artwork. Tracing Your Roots, in partnership with African Ancestry, was an opportunity for attendees to discover their maternal origins from Africa. Some of them volunteered to mail in DNA swabs to African Ancestry and have their results revealed via Zoom. Feeding the Culture, in partnership with Dotdash Meredith title Southern Living, was a discussion about the history of Black cuisine.
Black History Month ‘21
Black History Month 2021 was focused on conversations with Black influencers in different industries. The Black Travel Experience and the Business of Black Travel were panel discussions about how each influencer created their spaces within the industry. They also spoke on the importance of seeing Black people travel in luxury. The Black Wellness Panel and Health & Fitness Expo centered around self-care and featured virtual fitness classes. Classes included yoga, cardio, and dance. In addition, there was an exclusive interview with tennis star Sloane Stephens where she discussed her go-to self-care rituals, beauty tips, and other topics. Events were in partnership with Dotdash Meredith titles Travel & Leisure and SHAPE magazines.