West Side TikTok Couple Inspire Black People Outside

A West Side couple wanted Black people to take a hike… and enjoy nature. TikToks about their adventures now reach almost 65,000 followers.

West Side Tik Tok Couple Inspire Black People Outside
West Side Tik Tok Couple Inspire Black People Outside

West Side TikTok Couple Inspire Black People Outside

A West Side couple wanted Black people to take a hike… and enjoy nature. TikToks about their adventures now reach almost 65,000 followers.

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When the pandemic cancelled their travel plans, a West Side couple turned to nature, but noticed they were the only Black people hiking and camping. To encourage others to enjoy the outdoors, they created the @black.people.outside TikTok account. Now, they share their outdoor adventures with almost 65,000 followers.

Reset takes it outside and hears about the natural adventures of the TikTok creators.

GUESTS: Kameron Stanton and Chevon Linear, co-creators of @black.people.outside