Diva Green starts off talking about her Panamanian background, growing up in New York City, and navigating her Afro-Latina identity. She then talks about how her interest in travel developed, and the experience of taking her first solo trip to Europe. Diva shares how the police murder of Michael Brown impacted her decision to focus on serving the Black community through travel. She explains how Victor Hugo Green’s “Green Book” inspired her as she grew her company “I got your Black”. Diva explains how and why she created the LatinX Travel Guide for New York City, as well as the Black Guide to Havana, Cuba. She then talks about Afro-Mexican history and culture, and describes the trips she runs for travelers to experience and immerse in Afro-Mexican culture. Next, Diva gives tips on navigating anti-Blackness globally, and being in solidarity with other marginalized groups while traveling. Finally, Diva reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #262: Immersing in Afro-Mexican Culture and Founding “I Got Your Black” with Diva Green
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About the Guest
Diva Green
Diva Green is founder and CEO of “I Got Your Black”–a platform highlighting global Black culture & Black businesses around the world. As a destination story teller and content creator, Diva seeks to amplify the histories, lived experiences and the stories of the African diaspora in each destination she visits. In addition to creating culturally relevant content and resources, she also organizes small-group travel experiences to help you connect with and immerse in Black communities globally.
What You'll Learn
- Tips for navigating anti-Blackness globally
- How to join Diva’s trip to immerse in Afro-Mexican culture
- Tips on being in solidarity with other marginalized groups while traveling
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[2:11] Introducing Diva Green
[3:39] Nomadness Fest
[5:54] Diva’s Panamanian Background
[7:38] Navigating her Afro-Panamanian Identity in the U.S.
[9:18] Growing up in Brooklyn and the Impact of Hip Hop Culture
[10:51] How Diva’s Interest in Travel Developed
[12:07] Solo Traveling Through Europe
[16:30] The Impact of the Police Murder of Michael Brown
[18:18] The influence of Victor Hugo Green on Diva’s Work and Vision
[19:38] Diva’s LatinX Travel Guide for New York City
[21:30] Diva’s Black Guide to Havana, Cuba
[24:04] Afro-Mexican History and Cultural Identity
[25:58] Diva’s Afro-Mexican Cultural Immersion Trip
[30:39] How to Get More Information and Join one of Diva’s Trips
[32:13] Navigating Anti-Blackness Globally and Tips for Black Travelers
[34:16] Being in Solidarity with Other Marginalized Groups while Traveling
[37:21] What Travel Means to Diva
[39:18] The Lightning Round
[43:15] How to Follow Diva and Get a Discount on her Afro-Mexican Trips
