April in Paris: this romantic city is home to a rich Black history.

From: Ebony | Date: April 1, 2008| Author: Sloan, Lester | Copyright information

Much has changed in the more than 60 years since author Richard Wright and other African-American expatriates flocked to the legendary "City of Lights" for artistic inspiration and personal freedom. But the Paris that he and his contemporaries embraced half a century ago can still be seen by taking one of several so-called Black Paris tours.

For the last 10 years, Ricki Stevenson, a former television correspondent, has been operating as a self-appointed official tour gu...

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