The Return of
Bella ITalia
 

History: In 2006, BlackGirlTravel founder, now Globalnista, was deeply touched by all the disheartening stories of black American women that felt neglected or taken for granted due to the disproportionate number of available black men to black women. Adding to the imbalance is that, statistically, around 26% of black men date or marry out, compared to only 12% of black women. While attending a picnic and listening to a woman tearfully share how she felt that the numbers had been weaponized by men to destroy her self-esteem, Ms. Weaver's life was forever changed.

Vision: At that moment, she has decided to do something about the problem. "I never wanted to witness another Black women crying about feeling unlovable", said Weaver. She decided to take women where they could feel good about themselves. Not for the intention of international hook-ups, but in the hope of encouraging them to consider widening their dating pool at home. With a firm vision, Ms. Weaver looked for a travel agency to help breathe life into her dream. Everyone she contacted said it would be impossible to create a tour just for Black women, especially the way she envisioned with multiple cities, focus true cultural experiences and night life.

Sucess: Not to be deterred, she moved forward against the odds.  In September 2006, with a the leap of faith, thirty women mostly from Los Angeles embarked on a journey to Italy. Bella Italia/Black Girl Travel was born and concerns about the numbers became a thing of the past.  Instead of waiting to be picked, more Black women are now traveling the world living their best lives -- unapologetically!