The mission for this group is to encourage more networking among professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs within the African American communities. The goal is to do more than meet and pass out business cards and socialize. We plan to assist attendees in how to network more effectively and build their business. We want to encourage more unity and support among black business owners and motivate people to start new business ventures. We will be hosting events focused on the professional de …

Kindred Spirits is an African American Literary Salon & Social Club for avid readers who have an interest in literature that chronicles the black experience throughout the diaspora. Kindred Spirits will also serve as a social club that will host activities that are closely aligned to our literary choices. Most meetings and activities will be in the Northern, NJ area.  Please note that this is a group for active participants.  This is not a group for lurkers.  Please only join if you are really i …

For all Africans and non-Africans, we are seeking treasure (My African Friend), but with a special twist to help secure eligible singles. Ladies and Gents, you might know at least one qualified single man or woman, he/she could be a friend, brother, sister, cousin, work colleague etc.... But she/he is not for you. However he/she could be someone special for another gent/lady. While someone else's friend could be just right for you. So for every event, Ladies and Gents must bring at least one eli …

Meet other Nigerians/Africans in the New York City area to network and build new friendships. Mingle with Africans representing various business realms -- MBAs from the business world, JDs, MDs, PHDs and anyone interested in expanding their business and social network. Social and professional networking events will be held frequently. Please join and spread the news -- we need an organization of Africans like this in New York to take us all to the next level in our careers and social lives. …

The African Holistic Village is a gathering place for members of the African Diaspora to share knowledge in the areas of holistic healing, diet, spirituality and conscious cultural events. We as an African village need a space to gather to share our unique approaches to wellness, strengthen our networks and heal! I'd love to hear your input about what you seek and what you can offer to this arena.

This African American Genealogy Meetup Group was started to support and share sources of information for researching one's family tree. Multiple sources include the census and  DNA.  The group's name is "Sankofa," a Ghanian word meaning " to go back for that which you have forgotten." We go back to our ancestors to find our true selves.

If your a book lover who enjoys reading literature written by African-American and Latino authors, meeting new people while having fun, then this is the group for you. A monthly book will be chosen to read, and reviewed. Reviews will be shared with authors and publishers so our voice can be heard by authors and publishers. Members will be informed of publishing news, events, workshops and seminars. We will host guest speakers, authors and contributers to the publishing industry to discuss self-p …

Wave45 is the place to discover and network with folks creating Web videos for African American audiences. Our members create videos ranging from entertainment, personal finance, web series, health, to music and more. If you'd like to learn more about making videos, marketing/promoting videos on the web, or just like watching cool Urban videos this is the place for you!

Grace and Peace family! As Dr. A.R Bernard says, "we don't grow in isolation, we grow in community". Therefore, this group serves to connect women of African descent, between the ages of 30-45 (I know you're out there!) who seek a more fulfilling life (career, relationships, wellness). SO...... If you are looking to be heard, supported, and encouraged as you seek to fulfill your DIVINE purpose, you've come to the right place. If you're simply looking for new sister-friends, you've also come to t …

First of all, thank you so much for your interest. This is going to be an exciting group!  Please see below: IMPORTANT UPDATE!  I'VE JUST BECOME THE ORGANIZER FOR THE MEETUP GROUP CALLED "AFRICAN HOLISTIC VILLAGE."  PLEASE TYPE THAT NAME IN THE BROWSER AND JOIN US THERE! This group will soon be closing as it will merge with the pre-existing group. See you there!

Black Male Empowerment Society of America is launching October 2012. BMESA has positioned itself as a community advocate & resource that is committed to enhancing the knowledge that supports Black fatherhood, family, spiritual,  health, employment and financial empowerment and most important ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT for African American men. Black Male Empowerment Society of America will partner, sponsor and provide support for all active organizations providing support for our Black Men in today's …

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 new meetup group is sponsored by our parent group called East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network which host monthly networking mixers. Meet monthly with African American's who like adventures and coed sports - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, hiking, white water rafting, coed flag football, coed baseball, coed kickball, paintballing, coed volleyball and our packed out game nights. All active and outgoing people welcomed! This group is aimed to provide …

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**

Meet other local Swahili language speakers and students to share culture and practice the language. Swahili speakers wanting to practice English are welcome!