Mother of seven creates mobile travel guide to connect visitors to Black-owned businesses [Video]

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A local mother of seven has created a digital travel guide to connect visitors to different cultural events and Black businesses in the area, paving the way for independent Black women.

Azizah Nubia created the Cincy Black Travel Guide in July 2023 to help visitors experience the best of Black culture in the city and find the best deals on concerts, flights, and events in the area.

Nubia noticed a need for an idea like this after attending Black Tech Week in the Tri-State area. She stated that visitors were unaware of local events going on at the time.

“We have thousands of people who come to Cincinnati during that week in July and like it’s a big tourist destination for black travelers, and so I said we need a map to guide people so they can know to go to Nostalgia, go to Soul Secrets or you know if you want a restaurant where you …