Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! SAACC is member of the highly successful SCMF Network family of movie Meetup groups. We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies that prominently African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American directors/screenwriters/actors as well. When new …
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Learn Traditional West African Djembe Drumming! Bring Family & Friends. Drum with World Renown Jah-Amen Mobley Every Wednesday 7-8:30 pm Class Cost: $15.00, Contact amennedjembe@hotmail.com Jah-Amen has performed and studied with members of both the Guinea and the Senegal National Dance Companies. He was the former lead African drummer for Disneyland's Lion King Parade. Jah-Amen is a master percussionist who, at the age of nine, began his study under the tutelage of Nigerian Master Drummer B …
The purpose of this group is to meet other local African professionals to socialize and network with other African professionals in the Los Angeles / Orange County / Inland Empire areas. This group is also a platform for sharing ideas, events, and opportunities.
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African American Heritage Adventures is designed to help our kids explore and enjoy learning African diaspora history and culture, beyond the Black History Month in February. As parents of color, we want our kids to embrace their heritage as well as love their hair, lips, nose, and skin tone—characteristics that are rarely celebrated or revered as beautiful. Whether you seek a sense of kinship, strength of community and shared experiences or are looking for opportunities to meet others parents …
… The influence of the Angolan Kizomba soon spread to all the African Lusophone countries such as Guinea, Cape Verde, Mozambique. From there the dance quickly found its ticket to Europe via Portugal, where it further developed, thus creating three styles known as “Angola,” “Cape Verdean”, the “Portuguese” Kizomba. The last of these is the most widespread. As it rapidly gained popularity, Portugal exported Kizomba to various countries in Europe such as France, Poland and England. Today it is rare …
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Purpose of the group is to provide support and social activities to African Americans in the long beach area. Most clubs have too many restrictions eg professional, skiers, hikers. Most clubs isolate African Americans. This is a club simply for people who want to have good, clean safe fun with their peers in the African American community. We can learn to love and grow together.
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… We are a community of professionals who share a common bond of or interest in the African-American experience in academia. United by a common goal to encourage and exemplify personal, professional, and academic excellence, we aim to serve as leaders and role models and be a network of support for each other and the students this community college district serves. This Meetup is exclusive LACCD BFSA members only.
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… Oh most think of African-Americans as the mavens of sofa bed styling: Ah but the desperate Curly/Kinky resides in Ireland, Israel, Mexico, and the various Middle Eastern cultures. We know each other, because we come up to one another on the street with question like who cut your hair. How do you get that shine? How do you straiten your hair? Can you do my daughters hair? Curly/Kinky Mavens, let’s get together and share ideas, hairdressers, products, sofa’s, etc… while we enjoy asserting our uniq …
We Specialize in wine tours, classes, special events and tastings featuring boutique wines made primarily by African American vintners! Many of which do not offer tastings to the general public. Whether you're a wine novice or expert, join us for a fantastic evening or afternoon of music, laughter, food and, of course, amazing WINE! We have something for everyone, but no wine snobs allowed...our approach is all about allowing everyone to share and gain knowledge in a relaxed and sophisticated en …
Yoga is powerful. It's powerful because the tools of yoga (including focus, balance, flexibility, conscious breath and community) can all help you transform your life to receive more abundance than previously thought, seen, imagined or manifested in your life. Each Meetup will incorporate Yoga AND other incredible activities (including African dance, hiking, biking, drumming, recovery, meditation, etc.) to maximize your potential. In order to get new results in life, you MUST be willing to: …
… This group is not only for African American women but, Latin/Hispanic, Caribbean women as well! We are here to celebrate all shades of brown!
The Society of African-American Interior Designers is an online meet-up forum to bring awareness and communication among Interior Designers, Trades and a means for clients to locate an Interior Designer in their area.
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… Our facility includes three deluxe dance studios available for open classes, ranging from Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Fusion Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Social Dance: Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Milonga, Ethnic Dance Series: Indian, African, Greek, Armenian, Hula and Tahitian, as well as Fitness classes such as Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. We also offer weekly master classes and monthly workshops. Most of our teachers are also choreographers and performers. O …
This group will be dedicated to the exchange of ideas for Black artist regardless of musical genre. The purpose of this group is to help each other grow stronger musically through discussion and critiques that will help toward your personal or professional aspirations.
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2010: OUR 1ST MARRIAGE! ERNEST AND KIM (group photo) WHO MET AT ONE OF OUR 2008 MEETUP'S EVENTS. (Please make sure that you have a good clear picture of yourself for your profile on this meetup group. No long distance out of focus pictures please) This is a FREE "No FEE" Dating Meet-UP group is designed for Non-African American Men who have or desires to date African-American "Black" Women in the Southern California - we are expanding from LA County to now include all the other Southern Calif …
Hi,I'm Chiaku, the organizer of Classy Black's! Classy Blacks invites all Black males to join, as well as Black females. We would like an even count of Black males and Black females in the group, to balance things out. What is Classy Blacks: Classy Blacks is a group designed specifically for classy Black people, who keep it real and are looking for a more positive and realistic environment to hang out. This group is designed for realist , people who are down to earth and honest, authentic, i …
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Explore the magic of African Drumming and Dance. Get into your power, learn African drumming and dance and unleash your creativity. Meet for drum sessions, live concerts and dance classes. Ask for childrens' classes.
We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet in Inglewood on the first Saturday of the month from 4pm to 6pm. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. On our web site www.mochagirlsread.wordpress.com we have a inspirational book of the month posted every first Sunday; a children's book posted every Mon …
Meet people who are learning about connecting spiritual live Orisha/Santeria/Lukumi/Yoruba/Congo
-Palo traditions. Discuss topics such as ancestor and Orisha worship, spiritualism / spiritual elevation, divination, terminology, and community-building in a traditional and educational context. We will host classes and list any community events. We also provide spiritual services such as- Readings, Cleansings, Spiritual Advice and Ritual services. If you are interested in any of the mentioned topics …
Greetings Party People! This meet up is for the Angelenos who enjoy having a good time, lounging, sipping cocktails, meeting new people and most of all... DANCING ALL NIGHT LONG! Grooveology 2nd Saturdays happens every 2nd Saturday in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles at Point Moorea Tiki Lounge (inside the Wilshire Grand Hotel) We dance to the hottest jams with LIVE DJ's spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Old School, New School, Soul, Reggae and a few sprinkles of Latin flavor from time to time! Doors o …
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