Anthony and Marlie Love created a Youtube channel called "Traveling While Black in Seattle." In it, they explore the region and detail their experiences. They say they want to let other Black people know where they encountered racism to inform their travel choices. Anthony and Marlie recently visited Portland and covered it on their series. Overall, they say the trip was pretty fun and they felt mostly comfortable.

Meanwhile, Nelson Holland is an outdoor influencer based in Colorado. “Fat, Black and Gettin’ It” on TikTok and Instagram details Holland’s adventures hiking and exploring nature. He recently visited Bend to work with Jenny Bruso, the founder of “Unlikely Hikers,” on a photoshoot with Eddie Bauer. After arriving, he was called a racial slur by people in a moving vehicle. He said the experience changed his plans during the trip and he questions whether or not he’ll visit Oregon again.

Holland, Anthony and Marlie join us with details of their experiences visiting Oregon.