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Featured in Harper’s BAZAAR:

Why Are Young Women Are Leaving the U.S.?

Courtney shares her migration journey and reflects on the broader wave of young women reimagining freedom, safety, and success beyond American borders. The profile highlights her role as both participant and documentarian of what she calls America’s Next Great Migration through Black Expat Stories.

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Courtney As a Guest Expert on NPR’s Radio Show, 1A

Why are so many Black Americans leaving the United States? Does that make them expats or immigrants? What's the difference and does it matter?

I answer these questions and more on NPR's radio show 1A, hosted by Jen White.

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Other Written Profiles & Highlights

The Bold Journey Interview

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In a candid interview, I share my personal expat experience, the mission behind the Black Expat Stories platform, and a compelling glimpse into how it is reshaping the narrative of Black migration and travel.

The Shout Out Atlanta Interview

In this feature, I reflect on how storytelling can be a radical tool for liberation, the mission behind Black Expat Stories, and why documenting the next Great Migration is more than a passion project—it’s a cultural imperative.