With a growing number of Americans vaccinated, many are contemplating traveling for the holidays, despite concerns about a new COVID variant. For Black travelers, navigating an unfamiliar society’s ideas about race adds another complication. On this episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by veteran lifestyle journalist and travel expert Dayvee Sutton to talk about her experience while traveling as a Black woman during the pandemic.

Guest: Dayvee Sutton, veteran lifestyle journalist and travel expert

Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis

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A Word: Planes, Trains and Pandemic Travel Plans