WONI SPOTTS has claimed the prestigious honour of being the first Black woman to travel to every country and continent in the world, completing a remarkable journey which has landed her squarely and rightfully in the history books.
California born Spotts first began her travels in the 1970s, finally completing her mission in 2019.
Literal trailblazer Spotts has had her exploits officially verified by the appropriate travel authorities, including the Travellers Century Club, confirming her status as having visited more than over 200 countries and territories.
She began her remarkable journey at a time long before the advent of social media – travelling the globe on a mission that would span decades.
Spotts’ passion for globetrotting has seen her visit Antarctica, Africa, China, and the South American continent while also touching down in the holy land Palestine – to name just a handful of locations.
But name a place, anywhere in the world, and Spotts will have at one time or another touched down, while documenting her travels.
It’s a unique accomplishment which will remain unbeaten forever.
Having seen it all, and trodden a path walked by only a handful of individuals, Spotts can now relax, rest assured that her name will forever be honoured in the history books.
Speaking to The Voice Spotts said:
“I’m happy that my travel feat has been acknowledged by a major news organization. I can now enjoy the accomplishment in peace.”
She further added “being an anthropologist, I explore to understand history from different perspectives. Standing in the shadow of a once lost empire or a haunting landscape touches my soul. As a vegan and protector of animals, I’m drawn to natural scenes. I quietly observe without disturbing the balance.”
American Filmmaker and anti-racism activist Tariq Nasheed, creator of the much revered Hidden Colors film series, recently opened a unique venue in Los Angeles, specialising in Black history celebrating the rich history of Black American accomplishments.
Speaking about the significance of Spotts’ work and what it means for the community, Nasheed said:
“We have a display of Woni Spotts at the Hidden History Museum here in Los Angeles, honouring her for her achievements. So it’s a beautiful thing when the international community recognizes her historic milestone.”
Spotts’ incredible life’s work will doubtless serve as a source of inspiration for many future generations to come, and who can now follow in Spotts’ remarkable footsteps.
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She’s not the first black woman to travel to every country, plus she’s extremely xenophobic and bigoted.
I am saddened by this article. It lends legitimacy to a claim that some still contest today. Not only that, what is the purpose of crediting a bigot who will spend hours talking about how Africans and West Indians are horrible people and unworthy to stand alongside Black Americans. Woni Spotts is a horrible personality. She traveled the world and now became an expert on lesser humans.
These African and Caribbean people are really shameful. They have been attacking this woman and when she defended herself they cried “xenophobia!” Nabongo is a verified and documented fraud that has known about Woni Spotts since May 2019. It’s not a popularity contest, it’s a historical event.
They say travel teaches tolerance.. well the bigoted xenophobic Woni Spotts sure proves that wrong.