Visuals by Bri

Hey y’all! I’ve been working with my sister and family members on creating a documentary that explores the Black American family dynamics and the journey of getting our grandfather’s home in Tuskegee, AL back in our possession. It is slated to air on PBS in 2026-27 🎉

We are on the final day of our fundraising efforts, and I wanted to share about the silent auction we have that includes a framed photo of mine that I captured while behind the scenes during a production day last year.

Please feel free to learn more, share, donate, or bid on the many items available here: https://givebutter.com/c/Qef4v9/auction/items/1079786?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLKXBpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9xud9Rz0swu5uiWk10eoC2lVDlID2uzLwV73ccrbbkEVPDXbYAz4ZT6c0hT_aem_L6_gxYbsXeiqFnF_BTIjZA

Southmont Drive Presents: Legacy & Liberation A celebration of Black memory, joy, and resistance

[SWIPE] for a recap of my visit to country #15
🇨🇻CABO VERDE 🇨🇻

Before you ask, no, it's not in Mexico 😆 Cabo Verde (fka Cape Verde) is an archipelago made up of 10 islands off the western coast of Africa, making this my very first trip to the Continent 🌍🎉

Booking this trip with Nomadness Travel Tribe & A Vontade Tours, Cabo Verde was a no-brainer when I was looking for group trips with an exciting itinerary with Black & brown travelers that EYE didn't have to plan for once 😅

Between the islands of Santiago and Sal, I enjoyed two weeks of bliss, not only enjoying tasty local dishes and possibly way too many caipirinhas, but also immersed myself in some of the many exciting things the country has to offer:

🧭 Toured the old and new cities of Praia
🎨 Connected with the local art community & admired the street art in Praia
🧂Swam/floated in the salty lake at Salinas de Pedra de Lume
🤿 Took a wooden boat tour & snorkeled off the coast in Tarrafal
😳 Learned of slave history by visiting the Resistence Museum and São Filipe Royal Fortress
🌴 Snapped many photos with lush backdrops, like at Achada Fazenda
🏖️ Soaked up some much needed Vitamin D at their many beaches

Cabo Verde was everything I needed and more! This was an unforgettable experience that left me with so many memories and lasting friendships.

Have you ever been? I can't wait to start planning my next visit 😁