Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

This is a group for young single professional African American men and women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s living in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, New Jersey, Long Island, or anywhere else in the NY metro area. We will have fun interactive events where singles can meet for love or friendship.

This is a network for Africans and friends, or any others interested in this community on a general scale. We will host events and other related random events. We welcome anyone who is willing to contribute to this Meetup's success. Come be a part of our exciting and dynamic community. Please feel free to check out: www.meetup.com/fashion-266 www.meetup.com/afrojam www.meetup.com/datemyafricanfriend

Flyy Girls NYC is a group for women (20s & 30's+) who simply want to get together with other girls to have fun, laugh, and of course...be Flyy. Our goal is for each young woman to join this group and make real honest friendships with others. I want this group to represent a type of sisterhood where we support one another in our lives, dreams and struggles We will enjoy night and day parties, brunches, dinners, museums, shopping adventures, networking, photoshoots, out of town trips, community se …

Hi Ladies! Welcome to Black Women Rock! I started to start this group as I have discovered that most Meetup groups seem to be exclusive and restrictive in either age or where you live. This group will be open to all Women of Color regardless of age or where you live. I just ask that you be mature and drama free and you are sincere in that you are are looking to meet, socialize, and make lasting connections. Please share the belief and philosophy and intention of wanting to foster and create genu …

NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your views regarding various issues affecting Latin, Afr …

Welcome to Outdoor Afro! Outdoor Afro is a national community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share y …

Strictly for 30+ NYers. Maybe you're ready to leave the club scene but don't necessarily want to stay home at night. Still want some grown up fun but not ready to relinquish to the "old folks crowd?" lol How does a wine tasting sound to you? This group will still maintain the youth of your younger years but with definitely much more class and sophistication. Whether you use this group to travel or to find your next love is up to you. We will go out, do weekend get aways, have upscale nights,  do …

Created 2009  |  Market Tested 2010  |  Incorporated 2011 Mission Created in 2009 in New York City, The Black Mastermind Group (tBMG) accelerates the growth and development of black preneurs and leaders utilizing mastermind principles to achieve innovative levels of success in their career or business. The Black Mastermind Group maximizes the human and intellectual capital of masterminders by providing the tools and support needed to help each other meet and exceed their goals. Vision To be a le …

Complete Chocolate Wives & Girlfriends is a place for committed African American women to get together and celebrate being "Complete" within our relationships. To empower one another by planning empowerment meetings, fun filled events as well as open dialouge discussions,  etc. As women we give so much of ourselves to our men and families..so, here is a place to come together and celebrate ourselves and who we are. If you are in a committed heterosexual relationship and are aware of the importan …

African American heterosexual committed couples coming together to embrace, empower and strengthen our relationships through  fun-filled events, sharing information and spiritual principles. If you are honest and sincere about nurturing your relationship and are aware of the power in commitment between  black men & women, this is the group for you. **No Swingers Please**

(BPF) Black Professionals in Fashion: A networking arena for African Americans who either work and/or aspire to become a part of the Fashion industry. BPF offers members an opportunity to have their voices heard by contributing ideas/talent/knowledge of the business in order to make sure African Americans have a prominent place in Fashion.

They call me The Curl Whisperer. I am a liscensed stylist born and bred in the Mecca of Natural Hair Brooklyoin me in my natural hair workshop, seminars and events! It's all in the hands and product you use. Come out and I will show you how to work it Brooklyn style. See you at the next Meetup!

Professional Minority Women who are looking to meet like minded girlfriends. We are a group Jersey socialites who are about empowering each other in every walk of life. If you are a woman looking to meet new girlfriends throughout the New Jersey area for traveling, networking, movie nights, book clubs, ladies night out and in, plays, church, and dinner parties then Diva Socialites of New Jersey is the group for you. It doesn't matter if you are new to New Jersey or have been here all your life, …

WELCOME BLACK THEATER LOVERS ENJOY BROADWAY, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS! Love great theater and film and the possibility of meeting new friends -- then Role Call is the place for you! With this group, there's no need to go to the theater alone. You'll join other theater and movie lovers at a variety of stage and screen productions, particularly those that exemplify Black life and culture and are geared towards Black theater-goers. Whether it's a Broadway or off-Broadway show, a …

Today's Black Singles a division of The Today Group with the purpose of organizing a network for single African Americans that hosts exclusive professional, social, cultural and singles events. These events include networking mixers, speed networking events, business conferences, seminars and expos, business  brunches, a monthly business and health book club, black tie affairs, community activism and volunteering, corporate sporting events and professionals speed dating events for Black Singles.

Your Best Foot Forward (YBFF) Leadership Focus Group will help you in making a powerful decision to live in YOUR IMMEDIATE MOMENT with Power and Poise. You will be connecting with other like-minded women who are determined to LIVE a filled, efficacious, prosperous, amazing life. Your life is an assignment and our team is happy to walk alongside you as you walk your assigned road with passion and poise. Being the exceptional and unique individual that you are, you recognize a unique moment-which …

The Today Group was created with the purpose of organizing a national network of African American, Latino, Caribbean, African and minority Professionals and Entrepreneurs. These events include networking mixers, speed networking events, business conferences, seminars and expos, business  brunches, power lunches, a monthly business book club, black tie affairs and corporate sporting events. "I look forward to meeting you at our next upcoming event". Mark Anthony Jenkins, President/CEO of The To …

Fabulous wives and girlfriends are mature and classy ladies from the Harlem, Bronx, and Westchester area. This group is only for married women and women in relationships within the ages of 30's and 40's. We are social group of ladies in a relationship or married and looking to connect with like-minded African American ladies to enjoy social outings and gatherings. If your NOT interested in going clubbing looking for a man, speed dating, or male bashing get together then this group is for you. If …

Nothing about natural hair is new! There has always been ladies who choose to wear their hair in it's natural state. Many of those ladies were under the age of eight, or adults looked at as being different. Now a days, more and more African American women are leaving chemicals behind, and are on a journey back to natural. Some in society view this change of phenomenal numbers as temporary, they believe in a few months or years we will all revisit chemicals. These individuals are going to be deva …

This group is for Black women that are interested in meeting other Black women, and going out to upscale events and venues- including restaurants, lounges, museums, wine-tasting, etc. It is an opportunity to develop friendships and bonds while experiencing the culture that NYC (and beyond) has to offer. The events that will be arranged will range from health, fitness, discussion panel visits, museum and art exhibitions, travel and nightlife meetings.

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

Welcome! Ever feel like you're at the stage of your life where some of your friends are getting married, settled, your interests have changed, or you just want to meet new people and have fun? This group is a great place to kick back with a group of classy ladies. Who says Queens is boring? They just don't know where all the good spots are! lol For ladies in Queens and other areas of NYC who want to build quality friendships with great people come and join us! We can't wait to meet you.

Most blessings and a Happy 2011  to all Black Professional Lunch Mates. This year will be the most prosperous New Year for you all. There will be many professional event, social brunches, business receptions and even speedating for all to enjoy. In addition, we will promote elegant and upscale affairs for all members that love the lifestyle. We understand that like minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances among  each other. Yes, this orga …

Black,Thirty-Something, and Fabulous! is a discerning group of professional, stylish, adventurous, spiritual, thirty-something year-old, African-American women with a broad array of interests ranging from popular culture and fashion to politics and entrepreneurship. No matter if you are simply looking to expand your already fabulous circle of girlfriends or looking to make new fabulous girlfriends we need women like you to make this more than a group but a movement that inspires, encourages, sup …

This is a social networking community for Black women professionals (38-50's) who want to gather in small, intimate groups (4-8) to dine at upscale NYC restaurants and/or go to fun events (including spa days, jazz brunches, museums, afternoon teas, wine tastings and more). So, come make new friends and let's have fun while we sample the finest cuisine and events NYC has to offer. Events are often a bit pricey, but then - you deserve and enjoy the finer things in life! What's Upscale? An upsca …

I created this small group for women, between the ages of 25-30, who are in search of fabulous and fun friendships. Women who are light-hearted, educated, fun-loving, professional, "get up and go", beautiful individuals. If you are through with the constant club hopping and would rather have a glass of wine at a lounge after work (or a margarita), watch a comedy show, take a leisurely stroll through the city, catch a summer outdoor concert, watch an intimate live jazz session, dine out and make …

Brooklyn Natural Hair is a glamorous meetup group for Brooklynites that love, love, love their natural hair and wear it proudly. Brooklyn Natural Hair is all about living life glamorously healthy and fabulously natural. Using beautiful Brooklyn as our backdrop, we will visit many places as we openly celebrate all that natural hair represents (braids, twist, locs, curls, etc.), support one another and pick up the best hair information along the way. Are you ready to "Show Out" in true Brooklyn fo …