In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We cover which countries in the diaspora are open for travel, and discuss some of the conflicting information out there. August is also Women's Month, so this whole month on Trends we're going to spotlight women who inspire us around the diaspora.

Tiffanie: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - first elected female head of state in Africa. Fmr President of Liberia
Jide: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - economist and international development expert. Fmr Finance Minister of Nigeria
David: Serena Williams - world champion tennis player, fashion entrepreneur and community activist

Big Chune: Popcaan - Twist and Turn (feat. Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR)