The Inaugural Magazine
Volume 1 is here!
THE BLACK RESOURCE & TRAVELERS GUIDE
Discover essential resources, hidden gems, and community connections for residents and travelers across the North Carolina Triad.
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Your comprehensive companion for every journey. Welcome to your destination for everything cultural, history, arts, travel, dining and community resources. Keeping it local. Expanding our horizons.
Columnist
 Meyakka "MeMe" Sturdivant
There is a quiet revolution unfolding across Black culture — one rooted in movement, memory, and meaning. As Black travelers, creatives, families, and cultural leaders reclaim space as both participants and storytellers, access to heritage, art, food, music, history, and creative experiences becomes more than travel — it becomes cultural preservation and economic power.
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From heritage trails and walking tours to museums, festivals, culinary experiences, and community-centered destinations, these experiences connect generations, affirm identity, and remind us that Black culture is not static. It travels, evolves, and continues to shape the world with purpose, beauty, and intention.
Key ResourcesÂ
Essential tools and information curated specifically for our community.
The Triad Traveler's Guide
High Point Heritage
African American Heritage Trail, a hidden gem of the region, offering a unique blend of history and modern travel experiences.
Winston-Salem Culture
Triad Cultural Arts, Inc., from the arts district to the historic district, find inspiration in every corner of this creative city.
Essential advice for navigating the Triad with ease and comfort.
Travel Tips
Regional public transit and commuting across the Piedmont Triad for 2026–2027.Â
Resident Essentials
Empowering our local community with curated resources, trusted local businesses, and vital services designed specifically for the Triad area.
Access to local support networks, cultural centers, and essential civic resources.
Discover and support the diverse entrepreneurs and enterprises within our region.
We Outside GSO, is an outdoor wellness organization creating safe, affirming spaces for Black people to connect, heal, and move together through nature.
Resources for students and families, including local libraries and academic centers.
Voices of the Triad
What I love about the Triad area
The Triad is seen as a family friendly area with a quieter, warmer and slow lifestyle.
The region is experiencing economic growth, with diverse opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, and education, contributing to a "new middle-class" for Black professionals.
The Triad has a growing diverse population and a history of activism, creating a welcoming atmosphere for new residents.
The reconnection to heritage, HBCU influence, and the opportunity for Black economic leadership.
We love the Triad because of its central location between the beach and the mountains. Great for quick family getaways.
What we love about the Triad is the opportunities and amenities balanced with a manageable pace; and the wonderful community of people we have here.