We learned about the history and traced the footsteps of Josephine Baker, Louis Armstrong, WEB Dubois, Lena Horne, Booker T. Washington, Alexander Dumas, Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, Bessie Coleman, and many other great African and African Americans who lived, performed, and made a significant impact on the culture of Paris and America. I love learning, but this tour was... More

Great exposure and knowledge of Africian American historians who had a major impact on Parisian history. Ricki Stevenson is a wealth of knowledge on black history in Paris. She gives you great insight into Parisian culture and how to interact. Wonderful suggestions on restaurants, jazz clubs and the best way to navigate your way throughout Paris. We took this tour... More

Ricki is a very agreeable guide who really knows how to make your stay interesting and she suggested the right place for a fun evening.

Just back from Paris with the fabulous tour guide, "Kat St Thomas-Williams". What a wonderfully delightful time! I just love love love Paris. This trip was my sixth time to Paris and the second time going with Kat's Black Paris Divas. The highlight of the trip was Ricki Stevenson's Black Paris tour. She took us to historical sites and shared... More

Madame Stevens was ever so gracious. She was very Knowledgable about our history. I was especially moved during our visit to the monuments. To hear Madame narriate our history as i stood at the foot of those whom has paved the way for me was very emotional. To visit the hotel where Mrs Josephine Baker Stayed and acturally view the... More

Madame Stevenson knowledge of the contribution that persons of African descent have made to Paris and France as a whole is refreshing and awe inspiring. This is especially important given the fact that contributions made by African descents are often unacknowledged. As you tour the city of Paris, you feel a sense of pride at the accomplishments that have been... More

Ricki's bio of Paris made the trip awesome. She captivates her audience with her historical overview of Paris, She is so elequent in her presentation and demeanor. I wish that I had a tape recorder to capture the essence of her presentation, She made Paris come alive for me. I thought that all day on a bus could be boring,... More

Madame Ricki Stevenson....I learned so much on this tour about the history of people of African descent in France. Firstly, I am a Travel Agent and "highly recommend" this tour to anyone who is interested in history. I did not know that tens of thousands of African Americans relocated to France for a better life and opportunity, during a very... More

Ricki's tour was absolutely amazing. A second time is a must! Ricki was very knowledgeable and the sites were captivating. My only wish is that is would be longer.... I could've listened to her all day.