Today marks my second day in Prague and just like anything, the trip has had its pros and its cons. There’s been some significant highs but some sobering lows. The highs have been amazing. I’ve absolutely loved the food. I’ve had several bread dumplings and they have been sensational. I’m committed to learning how to make them because they are that good. The food is also portioned perfectly! Every meal is served in a way that’s manageable but still filling. I find myself taking my time and just enjoying the moment during each meal. However, what’s been sobering is the lack of diversity, particularly as it pertains to the black community. I can probably count on one hand the number of black people I have seen, and I can count on one finger the number of black people that came on this trip… including me. It can become underwhelming not having much cultural representation in your environment. I wrestle with the possibility that my skin tone might be a surprise to the people around me and that my culture is a question mark. Yet I’m hopeful. I’m hopeful that I can be the change in this environment. I’m hopeful that I can make black people on global experience trips normal. I’m hopeful that through my attitude and participation, I can make black representation familiar to all.