Exploring Cheyenne: History, Culture, & Our Experience as Black Travelers – TWB Across America Vol 1
Welcome to Episode 3 of Traveling While Black Across America! Join us as we uncover the rich history and unique charm of Cheyenne, Wyoming. From the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot to the fascinating Cheyenne Depot Museum, we delve into the city's roots and its impact on the American railroad story.
Discover why Cheyenne's strategic location led to its rapid growth and economic boom, and how the city's history includes more than just the railroad. We also take you on a trolley tour of Cheyenne, highlighting key landmarks and sharing captivating stories along the way.
For Black travelers, we share our personal experience navigating a city with a small Black population. We meet local Black business owner Jazminn Jackson and learn about her insights on the Black experience in Cheyenne.
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There are current efforts to raise funds to honor Vernon Baker, an African-American WWII US Medal of Honor recipient born in Cheyenne. If you would like to support the efforts to build a bronze statue of him head here: https://www.nps.gov/people/vernonbaker.htm
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Cheyenne Overview
02:55 Cheyenne History and Culture
04:55 Drive Scale Breakdown
05:41 SKIP to Drive Grade - Denver to Cheyenne
09:12 Level of Fun Scale Breakdown
09:53 SKIP to Level of Fun - Exploring Cheyenne
17:41 Comfort Rating Scale Breakdown
18:17 SKIP to Comfort Rating - Visiting Cheyenne as a Black Traveler
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