When most people hear the word Carnival, they picture feathers, music, dancing in the streets, and an atmosphere that feels larger than life. And yes, Carnival absolutely is all of that. But it is also so much more.
February is upon us, which means it’s time to look back on how far we’ve come and celebrate Black History Month. We always prefer to experience places and honor their history in person rather than just reading about them, so here are our top five distinguished destinations in the U.S. that come alive during Black History Month, in no particular order:


