BLCK welcomes the world to explore our neighborhoods —
with heart.
The Exchange by BLCK is a global cultural activation powered by U.S. neighbors, offering culture, community, and trust that travel with you for all 39 days and beyond.
What Is The Exchange by BLCK (TEBB)?
The Exchange by BLCK is a global cultural activation that brings our community together during major global moments.
When the world shows up in our cities, BLCK’s neighbors are ready to become the heartbeat of a 40-day experience rooted in culture, connection, and community.
TEBB isn’t a booking platform, and it’s not a rental marketplace.
Our private community is about connection and circulation — neighbors welcoming neighbors, and culture moving with purpose.
Through The Exchange, BLCK members open their homes and hearts, creating spaces where our global family can move with trust, safety, and a sense of belonging.
While the world pulls up for the games,
TEBB meets you outside the stadium —where culture doesn’t need a seat, just an invitation.
Eleven U.S. cities. One shared spirit.
Rooted in cultural pride, community vibes, and a good time.
Family Reunion style.
Inside The Exchange:
How the Movement Comes to Life
Your home is your ticket.
At the heart of The Exchange by BLCK is a simple 1-for-1 circulation model built
on hospitality and trust.
Local neighbors host trusted members of our global community.
In return, they earn Circulation Credits — which can be used to fund
their own retreat at one of our partner Hub City destinations.
No money between members.
Just value for value.
Hospitality in.Hospitality out.
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Lodging Concierge Network
Find a home that feels like family. We connect travelers to vetted neighborhood hosts offering safe, stylish, and culturally rich stays across all 8 host cities.
Neighbor Host Program
Through The Exchange, neighbors can swap their homes during set activation dates to enjoy a vacation of their own — creating a seamless, trust-centered cycle of shared hospitality and cultural exchange.
Cultural Exchange Experiences
Discover curated local events, creative pop-ups, and immersive moments that showcase the spirit of each city.
Local Business Partnerships
Spotlighting small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs — ensuring every traveler dollar multiplies impact directly into the communities they stay in.
Circulation Impact Hub
Tracking the flow of culture and commerce through real-time data — measuring how travel can uplift and empower communities.
Tech & Trust Systems
Our AI-powered hospitality suite ensures seamless coordination, communication, and cultural alignment between every traveler and host — so every exchange feels personal, safe, and purpose-filled.
The Ripple of Circulation
Across every host city, we’re measuring more than attendance — we’re tracking alignment.
Each act of connection, collaboration, and care contributes to a larger flow of impact that strengthens both people and place.
40-Day
Circulation as Wealth Creation
Our multi-city activation celebrates the brilliance of Black America — turning global moments into local joy, unity, and legacy. It's a homecoming of pride, purpose, and play that keeps moving long after FIFA 2026.
10K+
Travelers & Neighbors Connected
Every shared story, stay, and smile fuels a new cycle of belonging — proof that meaningful travel begins with mutual trust.
25M
Hours of Rest & Joy Restored
For centuries, we’ve carried the weight. Now, we’re reclaiming reciprocity as a form of reparations and joy as a form of justice. Because celebration is strategy — and rest is our wealth.
100+
Partners Circulating Impact
From barbershops to bookstores, from chefs to chauffeurs — every dollar spent within our ecosystem stays in motion, multiplying joy and opportunity in the very communities that built the culture.
🖤 Founder’s Creed — by Samella Watson
Because circulation isn’t charity — it’s collective reciprocity.
It’s the divine return on trust well placed, people well met, and purpose well served.
“Collective reciprocity” reminds us that impact isn’t measured by what we keep,
but by what we continue to pass forward.
Remember — when you give with love, it always returns to sender,
ensuring everyone receives it.
"Boss Moves, Bold Fashion"
You’re not just the look—you’re the legacy.
In this episode of Word on the BLCK, I’m joined by my dapper and dynamic friend @eunicevashti, founder of Boss Babe + Flight.
We talk about the real roots of brand identity—from her father sewing custom suits after high school to how that legacy shaped her confidence, career, and presence today.
"The $145B Traveler That’s Still Ignored"
We contribute over $145 billion annually to the travel economy—yet our stories, needs, and innovations are still missing from the mainstream narrative. We sat down with Charles Shima, founder of Tourifique, to unpack what it really means to build for us, by us in an industry that continues to overlook our impact.
"You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Lane"
Ever been told to "pick one thing" or "stay in your lane"? Yeah... about that. In this episode of Word on the BLCK, I sit down with Morgan Shuler, a powerhouse multi-hyphenate, CTO of four tech companies, and founder of the new rideshare platform CocheVia.
"Breaking Barriers in Tech: How QuikLiq is Disrupting the Alcohol Industry"
Legacy industries weren’t built for us. But visionaries build their own lane. In this episode of Word on the BLCK, I sit down with Navarr Grevious, CEO and co-founder of QuikLiq, the first Black-owned alcohol delivery & SaaS platform shaking up the liquor industry.
You asked, we exchanged answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this like short-term rental platforms?
Not quite.
While most platforms focus on income and operate transactionally — The Exchange is designed to be impactful and transformational.
We’re not just booking stays; we’re building trust.
Our model centers belonging over business — connecting travelers to vetted neighbors who believe in hospitality that heals, circulates, and celebrates our cultural range.
Who is this for?
We believe that if you wholeheartedly agree with this statement —
“Because sometimes purpose requires different perspectives,” —
then The Exchange is for you.
BLCK is a cultural exchange network reimagining how the world travels, stays, and connects.
We’re building a trust-centered travel community that circulates value — through homes, hearts, and horizons — empowering people and places to prosper through trust that travels.
How do I make income as a neighbor?
As a neighbor, you don’t just make income — you make impact.
BLCK isn’t a profit-first exchange model; it’s a purpose-driven membership.
Neighbors can swap their homes during activation dates and exchange views for exclusive perks, travel excursions, and cultural experiences — all while creating win-win opportunities that circulate.
How do I participate if I don’t have a home to list?
There’s still room for you. The Exchange welcomes volunteers, storytellers, local partners, and advocates who want to see trust travel.
If you’d like to get involved, sign up here to join our volunteer list ➜.
What makes BLCK different from other travel platforms?
We’re more than a platform — we’re a circulation network.
BLCK measures success not by profit margins alone, but by how much culture, community, and commerce flow back into the neighborhoods we touch — allowing everyone to win.
It’s not just about owning the BLCK — it’s about swapping, growing, and sustaining the BLCK.
BLCK is a cultural exchange network reimagining how the world travels, stays, and connects.
We’re building a trust-centered travel community that circulates value — through homes, hearts, and horizons — empowering people and places to prosper through trust that travels.
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