The acclaimed show For the Culture with Amanda Parris has returned for its second season, with a focus on exploring various facets of the tourism industry. Parris is dedicated to delving into the depths of this “adventurous, insightful, and personal documentary series” for the CBC.
In the debut episode of the new season, titled Black Tourism, attention is drawn to the evolving role of Black travelers in shaping the tourism sector. The episode also raises questions about the potential negative impacts of tourism on Black countries and communities that rely on it. Viewers can now catch the series on CBC Gem.
Culture critic Matt Amha joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud on today’s episode of Commotion to dissect the Season 2 premiere of For the Culture and its implications for destinations like Ghana and Jamaica.
For those interested, the complete discussion from today’s show can be heard on CBC Listen or on the podcast Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, which is accessible on various podcast platforms.
The insightful conversation with Matt Amha was curated by Ty Callender.
Find more information about the show and the episode here.