Traveling with Melissa Rose Cooper
Join award-winning journalist Melissa Rose Cooper on transformative journeys that celebrate Black joy and cultural connection across the globe. From the sun-soaked Mediterranean shores of Malta to the vibrant landscapes of East Africa, Melissa uncovers the hidden stories and authentic experiences that redefine Black travel.
Each episode goes beyond typical tourism to explore the cultural spaces where Black joy thrives – discovering local communities, celebrating shared heritage, and finding moments of recognition and belonging in unexpected places. Through Melissa's expert storytelling and cultural lens, witness how travel becomes a powerful tool for connection, healing, and celebration.
This series challenges traditional travel narratives, showcasing destinations through the authentic experiences of Black travelers while highlighting the universal threads that connect the African diaspora worldwide. Whether exploring ancient Mediterranean cultures or reconnecting with ancestral roots in East Africa, each journey reveals the beauty of Black cultural spaces and the joy found in global community.
Experience travel that celebrates who we are, where we've been, and the joy we carry everywhere we go.
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East Africa Reimagined
Africa is often boxed into images of safaris or struggle. But through Socafari’s immersive journey across Kenya and Tanzania, we experienced a different narrative — one rooted in Black joy, culture, and connection. Guided by the rhythm of soca music and the spirit of discovery, we explored the be...
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My Soca Passport Took Me to Malta
There’s a special kind of joy that comes with experiencing something for the first time — and
that’s exactly what I felt when I landed in Malta for the 2024 Ibiza Soca Festival.This two-minute first-person piece follows my journey as I navigate Malta’s Mediterranean
backdrop through the lens of...