FEATURE | Travel Companies to support on Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of those who had been held in slavery in the US.
We wanted to share some interesting companies and facts regarding traveling while black.
Victor Hugo Green - was the first black man to begin travel for black people. He created the negro motorist guide in 1936 to identify gas stations, hotels and restaurants where black people would be welcomed and safe.
Unsun Cosmetics was created to provide clean, no residue options that were kind to the men and women of all ethnicities using it, and the environment. This product is made up of clean ingredients like Vitamin E, Coconut Oil and five fruit extractions, free of potential harmful ingredients like parabens, phthalates and oxybenzone.
Black Travel Box was started to give women of color a brand they could trust for their travel personal care needs. The company helps women travel in confidence for their hair and skincare needs.
Bohten produces lightweight handmade frames sourced from sustainable material in Africa carefully designed to give you maximum comfort and fit.
Selfish Swimwear Designer and founder of SELFISH swimwear, Naomie Caron always thought there was a better way of doing fashion. Repulsed by the fast fashion industry that profit from the exploitation of the environment and workforce, Naomie felt that she needed to be part of the solution. Torn between the over consumption of the fashion industry and the vocation for social justice, she decided to keep that passion close to her heart by making things differently. But before the ethical structuring of the company and product, Naomie has one ultimate goal; Change women’s perception of their self-image. She created bathing suits that flatters women’s curves of every age by giving more fabric where is needed, because it is sexier to leave a little to the imagination. And that beauty comes from your inner confidence and not the amount of skin you show. SELFISH swimwear is only here to dress that confidence with elegant and comfortable styles
Check out these companies, and if you have recommendations, let us know in the comments below
Stay Safe,
Luxe and Lavish Travels Team