BLACK
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BEYOND
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BORDERS
CULTURE, CONNECTION, & CUISINE ACROSS THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
WITH EBONY WALDEN
SEASON ONE: DAKAR, SENEGAL
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Join Ebony Walden on a powerful visual journey through Dakar and beyond—exploring Black joy, creativity, and cultural connection in one of West Africa’s most vibrant cities.
Black Beyond Borders is a documentary-style travel series exploring culture, connection, and cuisine across the African diaspora. Season One takes us to Dakar, Senegal—a city where history meets vibrant present, and every moment pulses with rhythm, color, and soul.
Created and hosted by Ebony Walden, a seasoned traveler who’s visited 48 countries, this series is more than just sightseeing. It’s a love letter to the diaspora—a celebration of Black life, identity, and creativity across borders.
Over four 10–15 minute episodes, we follow Ebony as she reflects on identity, eats her way through Senegalese cuisine, celebrates her birthday at the Biennale, and reconnects with friends from the U.S. in a city full of soul.
Join Ebony Walden on a powerful visual journey through Dakar and beyond—exploring Black joy, creativity, and cultural connection in one of West Africa’s most vibrant cities.
Black Beyond Borders is a documentary-style travel series exploring culture, connection, and cuisine across the African diaspora. Season One takes us to Dakar, Senegal—a city where history meets vibrant present, and every moment pulses with rhythm, color, and soul.
Created and hosted by Ebony Walden, a seasoned traveler who’s visited 48 countries, this series is more than just sightseeing. It’s a love letter to the diaspora—a celebration of Black life, identity, and creativity across borders.
Over four 10–15 minute episodes, we follow Ebony as she reflects on identity, eats her way through Senegalese cuisine, celebrates her birthday at the Biennale, and reconnects with friends from the U.S. in a city full of soul.
WATCH THE SERIES
Episode 1: The Journey Begins
Ebony explores the foundation of her travels and motivation for a six week trip to Senegal. She lands in Dakar, unpacks, and takes a road trip to the coastal city of Saint-Louis.
Available October 15, 2025
Episode 2: Celebrations and Creativity
From celebrating her 44th birthday to the bold beauty of The Biennale, Senegal's Contemporary African Art Festival, this episode celebrates the joy and artistry of Black expression.
Available October 22, 2025
Episode 3: Work, Play (and Cape Verde)
Remote work, happy hours, food with new friends and a quick side trip to Cape Verde—Ebony balances business and pleasure in this delicious and reflective episode.
Available October 29, 2025
Episode 4: Cultural Convergence
Ebony shares Dakar with folx visiting from Virginia and explores the power of cultural exchange through the Afrikana Film Festival before she says goodbye to her new community in Dakar.
Available November 5, 2025
Meet Ebony Walden
Ebony Walden is a speaker, author, coach, and founder of Beyond Borders, a brand dedicated to helping Black women design bold lives of freedom, travel, and impact. She’s journeyed to 48 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and believes travel is not just about seeing the world—but seeing yourself more clearly.
Black Beyond Borders is her way of weaving together her love for storytelling, her commitment to transformation, and her deep reverence for Black culture across the globe.
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October 14, 6- 8 pm @ Common House Richmond
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