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Leon

Burnette

45 years of experience
American South
United States of America (USA)

Contact Options

Time is Illmatic

About

I’m a Tour Director, Performace Tour  Manager, Private Guide, Storyteller, Author and Civil Rights Trail tour trainer.

I am the owner of the Civil Rights Trail Tour Company, We are a Destination Management and Receptive Tour Operator that can manage all aspects of an authentic Civil Rights  Movement tour experience. 

I am passionate about learning and sharing the story and history of black culture, music, born in some of America’s greatest cities. 

I am also the Executive Director/ Founder of  The Media Arts Institute, a 501 c3 Nonprofit that mentors and trains, and connect young Black adults with jobs in the  Music, Video, and Travel Industries.

As the Director for The Diversity Project, I am committed to developing and training a pipeline of black guides that can deliver and manage authentic Civil Rights and Black Heritage Tour experiences.

I am the author of The Civil Rights Trail for Tour Guides for Trip School.

 

 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour DirectorTour Business Owner/Operator

East Coast Washington DC, New York, Philadelphia

American South: Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Jackson, Savannah, Charlot Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio

Midwest: Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit

Western US: Denver, Las Vegas

WestCoast: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena

Fun Fact!
I write Hip Hop Bible Devotionals
Hobbies & Interests
Producing Videos About Black Musicians

Virtual Tour Experience

4 Years Experiences I deliver video tours focused on Black History, Black Communities and Black Music and Culture

Testimonials

Links to Leon Burnette Testimonials

https://mediaartsworld.com/shout-outs/

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

BNA, ATL, BHM, HSV

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

International Tour Management Institute

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

General Availability

Fall 2021- September through December
Spring 2022 May - June
Fall 2022 September to December

Photo Album