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Black travel writer discovers wine and wonders in southern Oregon

Noel Burgess visiting Dancin Vineyards in southern Oregon.
Noel Burgess visiting in southern Oregon.

Noël Burgess joins the Exchange to share insightful tales of his experiences as a Black man visiting southern Oregon. He's is the author of "," an article published by .

Noel produces a Youtube channel of his adventures titled, "."

Noel's love for travel and learning about wine, spirits and culinary excellence led him to pivot his career from Human Resources (HR) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy to traveling the world meeting the people and places that make each destination a unique experience in discovery. As one of the few Black influencers and dedicated journalists, his mission is to show that everyone of all races and ethnicities belong in the spaces of wine/sprits, dining & bespoke travel destinations.

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Mike Green is host of the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.