Catch Me If You Can: The First Black Woman to Visit Every Country is Detroiter Jessica Nabongo

By Sean Copeland, Contributing Writer When we think of female pioneers of color, many names come to mind: Shirley Chisolm, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, Madame CJ Walker, and Rosa Parks, amongst others. As a community, we are forever indebted to the bravery, strength, and courageous acts of these women as they have changed the way we experience life on an everyday basis. While there are classic examples of women making their mark in innovations or being the first to obtain certain accomplishments, there are women who are still making history today in the modern era. There are women today who are making history in their respective fields: Beyoncé in music, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Kamala Harris in politics and government, Simone Biles in sports, and there are many more examples. Additionally, social media has completely revolutionized the way we view, experience, and appreciate life. It has taught us that careers, lifestyles, hobbies, and interests can be valuable and memorable in so many ways. In fact, social media has given birth to so many careers, often being the catalyst for success for many. In the travel sphere, there are many citizens who scroll countless hours on Instagram and TikTok with...