about
us
A global safety platform built for Black people
Powered by BillMari and built through community contributions, our platform helps Black people navigate the world with confidence and protection.
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The power of knowing you belong
All over the globe, Black people are shaping spaces filled with creativity, warmth, and community. The Safe Places App helps shine a light on these places. Together, we’re building a network rooted in pride, unity, and shared experience.
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56,000+
Business recommendations
163
Countries
2,900+
Cities and towns
Building the future together
Through shared stories and smart technology, we’re creating a global safety network that uplifts Black people wherever we go. This is community and innovation working hand in hand.
“This app helped me find places where I felt welcomed, respected, and understood. It reminded me that our community exists everywhere.”
“It’s powerful to know that digital innovation created by our own community through our tech hub is helping protect and connect Black people around the world.”
the
greenbook
The modern Green Book, powered by you
We have adapted an empowering historical classic, The Negros Motorist Green Guide Book, and revamped it, creating the digital platform built by Black people for Black people.
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First printed in 1937, the Green Book was an indispensable guide to Black friendly restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and more. The book was published during the Jim Crow laws, which enforced segregation, allowing white business owners to deny Black patrons service or even the use of the restroom.
Black people seeking reasonable assistance only to be met by a White hostile business owner could suffer life-threatening violence. This extreme racism made it a terrifying time to be Black in America. The green book served as a guide to safety, directing users to Black friendly establishments. The book was printed every year from 1937 to 1966.
our
values
What we believe in
Our values reflect the world we’re creating: connected, confident, and full of places where Black people belong.
Community First
We uplift one another by sharing knowledge, experiences, and Safe Places that help the whole community thrive.
Unity Across Borders
We believe Black people everywhere deserve connection and support, no matter where we live, work, or travel.
Protection through Participation
Every contribution—big or small—helps strengthen a global safety network built for us, by us.
Celebrating Black Spaces
We elevate the businesses, neighborhoods, and communities that welcome, affirm, and celebrate Black people.
Digital Empowerment
We use technology to create access, visibility, and safety—giving our community the power to move confidently.
Collective Progress
Together, we’re building a better, safer world for Black people today, and for future generations.
our
community
A global family, one purpose
Every photo tells a story of connection, pride, and global unity—captured by the people who make this movement possible.
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our
story
What started as a crowdsourced list shared by community members has grown into a global movement.
The result is a growing digital ecosystem: a modern Green Book powered by everyday people, enriched with real stories, and supported by a global network of members. From healthcare to dining to travel, our platform helps Black people navigate the world with confidence and connection.
Every listing, every update, and every shared experience strengthens a system designed to protect us and celebrate us. That collective power is what continues to drive our mission forward.
Meet the co-founders
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Christopher Mapondera
Christopher Mapondera is the co-founder of I Love Black People and BillMari, the largest Pan African Bitcoin wallet provider using blockchain technology. He has been at the forefront of integrating technology and economic development for rural and underserved communities in Africa. This includes Agriculture, Energy, Housing, and Industry.
Christopher Mapondera has been involved in establishing business and cultural linkages of the African Diaspora and Africa.
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Sinclair Skinner
Sinclair Skinner was recently recognized by Time Magazine as one of "The Power Players" in cryptocurrency. He is Co-Founder of the Black Blockchain Summit, ILoveBlackPeople.com and BillMari, the largest Pan African Bitcoin wallet provider, using blockchain technology to open doors of financial inclusion and economic empowerment. BillMari has been among the most successful bitcoin companies in Africa and is the first to partner with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to lower remittance fees across the Diaspora.
Prior to BillMari, for over two decades Mr. Skinner strategically organized and led movements for those politically disenfranchised. As an early adopter of bitcoin, in 2012 he formed the African American Super PAC, 1911 United Political Action Committee, and became the first to accept bitcoins for contributions. Sinclair Skinner’s background includes being a Product Development Engineer, former US Patent Examiner, and a serial entrepreneur for over 20yrs. He is also recognized as a seasoned, global human rights activist, organizer and proud Howard University & Tuskegee University alum.
The first global Safety App for Black people
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