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World Footprints

World Footprints

World Footprints is a multi award-winning socially minded travel media company that bridges differences, fosters cultural intelligence, captures the essence of a destination, and inspires meaningful travel. We invite our readers to examine the cultural roots of a destination, to view a locale with a new mindset, and/or to explore travel through a specific interest or social cause. We seek to share our common humanity and to offer a deeper connection to the world one story at a time.World Footprints

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30:39

Resurrection of Valor – Honoring Unsung Heroes of...

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2025/01/08

Join Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick as they uncover an inspiring story of resilience, family legacy, and historical justice in Pulaski, Tennessee. Their guest, Miss Vivian Leigh Battle Sims, shares her extraordinary journey as an educator and advocate who brought recognition to Black Union soldiers of the Civil War through her self-funded statue, Resurrection of Valor. In this deeply personal episode, Tonya and Ian also reveal a surprising familial connection to Miss Sims, turning this interview into a

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25:57

03-17-23 Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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2023/03/19

In this episode of World Footprints, hosts Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick share the Power of Children exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. They speak to Monica Ramsey, Director of exhibits and interactive media, as she guides them through the Power of Children: Making a Different exhibit and shares the stories of four extraordinary children who have significantly impacted the world - Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, Malala Yousafzai, and Anne Frank.

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39:28

God's Little Acre: A burial ground revealing untold...

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2023/03/01

In this second episode of our interview with Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, we continue learning about Newport's underrepresented history during our walk through God’s Little Acre. God’s Little Acre has been recognized as the oldest and largest colonial African burial ground in the United States; it dates back to the late 1600s and contains the graves of over 300 enslaved and free Africans and African Americans. In Episode One, Keith introduced us to prominent

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28:37

God's Little Acre, Part One

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2023/02/24

In this episode of the World Footprints podcast, we have the privilege of interviewing Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.We met Keith in Newport, Rhode Island in a section of Newport’s Common Burial Ground known as “God’s Little Acre”—recognized as the oldest and largest colonial African burial grounds in the United States.Keith takes us on a walk around the cemetery and keeps us captivated by the many underrepresented stories revealed by the stone markers.This episode

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21:05

Remembering Emmett Till

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2022/11/13

Did you know that there is a connection between Emmett Till's murder and Rosa Parks? That is one of many stories we learn about as we walk through the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit as the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. In today’s episode, we speak to Shanna Martin, director of training and professional development at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Shanna gives us a preview of the Emmett Till exhibit and shares some lesser known stories about his murder and

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40:28

Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish...

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2022/09/28

In this World Footprints episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE), gives us a guided tour and explains in depth how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the cultural heritage of their local communities. Tune in to learn more about the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, why it was founded, its significance beyond the Jewish community, and the collection of all the artifacts in the museum.Shalom Y’all!!

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34:21

Green Book Global: The Black Traveler's TripAdvisor

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2022/08/30

Traveling is a fun and exciting experience. However, it can also be stressful and uncomfortable; especially for Black travelers. Concerns about safety and racism is paramount for the BIPOC traveler. Questions about whether a destination, attraction or property would welcome or shun us is real. The good news is that there is a new resource for Black travelers to help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday. Green Book Global is a site dedicated to helping Black travelers confidently explore the world by

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28:38

Vue Orleans: A Love Letter to New Orleans

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2022/07/18

Who doesn't love New Orleans? It's one of America's greatest cities and a World Footprints favorite because of it's rich culture, history and constant innovation. Oh yeah...the food!!!In this episode of World Footprints, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick talk with Vue Orleans developers Paul Flower and Henry Coaxum. They will share a bird’s eye view of New Orleans from the top of Vue Orleans, an extraordinary new museum that dives deep into the city's history that Henry Louis Gates is helping to tell.See

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31:43

Winston Churchill's Connection to a Small Midwestern...

World Footprints ·

2022/06/16

In this World Footprints podcast, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick explore the life and times of Winston Churchill, his impact on the world and his relationship with the small town of Fulton, Missouri (MO). Tonya, Ian and Timothy Riley, Chief Curator of American’s National Churchill Museum, walk through the galleries of the Churchill Museum as Timothy unpacks some of the significant events in Churchill’s life. The late British Prime Minister’s legacy is revealed in a collection of more than 10,000

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34:06

Take Me To The River: New Orleans – a celebration of...

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2022/06/02

The music of New Orleans is not just considered a birthplace of jazz music but carries various styles of music. It is a unique global collaboration that gave birth to an exceptional musical genre that was never experienced traditionally.In this episode, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick celebrate the history, heritage, legacy, and influence of the music of New Orleans and Louisiana with Take Me To The River: New Orleans film director Martin Shore and producer Ian Neville.

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20:14

Traveling Today: What you should know

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2022/05/17

The world has changed and so has the way we travel. We can no longer grab our passport and go. There are new requirements and other considerations so more thought and planning has to be incorporated before we pack our bags.In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know about traveling today, especially, if we plan to travel for extended periods of time. As Tim says, “we can’t just wing it anymore.”

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28:56

Dancing in the Streets: A History of the Second Line

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2022/04/30

In this episode of World Footprints, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick visited The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) in the French Quarter to meet with two amazing guests, Judy Cooper and Eric Seiferth, who help us understand the history and traditions of the Second Line.********Please support World Footprints by leaving a 5-star rating and review on this platform or wherever you listen to podcasts. This will help other likeminded and interested travelers find us.Also, please join the World Footprints

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31:55

"Don't Buy the Cheap Tickets" and more tips from an...

World Footprints ·

2022/04/15

Airline industry expert Kewwin McKenzie shares important airline tips that he's gained from his experience of traveling around the world during the pandemic and the common mistakes people make when booking airline tickets.

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32:52

No Boundaries: Women Explorers and Scientists who are...

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2022/03/18

In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak with Gabby Salazar. Gabby Salazar is a social scientist, National Geographic Explorer and author of a new National Geographic book called NO BOUNDARIES.In No Boundaries, Gabby joined forces with fellow National Geographic Explorer, Clare Fieseler, to collect stories from 25 women explorers and scientists from around the world. Hear what it’s like to be a woman in science, and how the women overcame the challenges of discrimination, societal

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38:21

Traveling deeper with Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures

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2021/11/15

In this episode, World Footprints hosts Tonya and Ian travel deeper with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, as he discusses his journey into the world of travel, with particular focus on his "5th Gear" as an immigrant and lessons learned from his experiences.Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G adventures, the world's largest small group adventure travel company that was conceived 30 years ago, during a solo backpack trip. Bruce started G adventures with nothing more than two credit cards, and a

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27:58

Martha’s Vineyard: Along the Deaf Heritage Trail and...

World Footprints ·

2021/09/28

Hear the stories few are sharing about Martha’s Vineyard—from the Deaf Heritage Trail, African American Heritage Trail and beyond.

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30:00

Preserving African American History

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2021/07/27

How should we think about history when there's nothing to support a narrative?The National Trust recently awarded 40 sites and organizations over $3 million in grants to preserve African American history. We'll hear about the mission and work of the African American Cultural Heritage Fund and we'll learn about this year's grant recipients. Some grantee's are a pleasant surprise.

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28:41

Talk about Travel Mania

World Footprints ·

2021/06/01

Travel vicariously through author Karen Gershowitz’s compelling stories as she gives us an up-close, often humorous look at the defining moments that only travel can offer.

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27:32

The Travel Doctor is IN

World Footprints ·

2021/05/25

There are many accidents, illnesses and medical mishaps that happen when we’re traveling and now we are adding COVID to the list. But the Travel Doctor is IN and she will offer some sage advice on how to deal with it all.Dr. Yvette McQueen, a travel enthusiast who travels for pleasure and work as an emergency physician. She’s on a mission to educate about health, travel, wellness and disease prevention.

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15:14

Travel and Beauty According to a Gifted BIPOC...

World Footprints ·

2021/05/18

See the world differently as we explore travel and beauty through the eyes of a gifted BIPOC plus-sized model.

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