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I've visited Malibu multiple times for work. It is a beach town. Think a posh Atlantic City. There are some shops and cute little boutiques and restaurants near the top surfing locations. I wouldn't visit here if I didn't want to play in the really cold Pacific Ocean. For Black folks, know this is a super white and rich area. I wasn't treated poorly while dining out there but I did get a few curious looks. Be careful of the mountain lions and stuff after wildfires. Wild life has to move when their homes burn up. But there are some amazing hiking trails as long as you stay careful. Malibu is a great short adventure trip and eventhough you may receive a few curious glances. You'll be safe overall.
I live in Pittsburgh now. I moved here for work at a predominantly white school. The community i found has been incredible. Black people from Pittsburgh are usually born and raised there. A lot of people who come for college leave but the city itself is small and affordable. So, there are lots of considerations for travelers here. Traveling to the city is easy. I suggest flying in at night, uber to your hotel downtown. The ride in is spectacular. The city of bridges is confusing for a nonresident. Uber everywhere or walk. The cultural district is one of the lively areas downtown. See a show, go to restaurants but be mindful I would never suggest Pittsburgh as a foodie place. The food is okay. Don't come here for that. BUT the shows that come to town and the museums are worth visiting. The white folks of Pittsburgh are generally liberal and tatted. Thats a thing here. I have felt really safe wherever I go here, like white folks are proud to not be racist. The city is racially very white but the Black communities are close-knit. The Black folks here keep it real about racial relations. I got my hair pressed and the Black woman who did it gave me the tea on where Black folks hang out (Vizions in Verona). Sporting events are dope! The fields have amazing views. Go to as many games as you can. The fans didn't seem to get belligerent and I've been to the Penguins game and Pirates games. I wouldn't leave Pittsburgh proper as a Black person. The suburbs of PA are a little scary. Lots of sundown towns and Trump signs about an hr outside of Pittsburgh. Go to the Warhol museum, the August Wilson museum, the botanical gardens too are all great trips and I felt safe visiting each. You'll see plenty of BLM signs for what that's worth too. So yeah, definitely a great trip for Black folks who are feeling touristy and artsy.