African Diaspora Roots and Culture (www.about.me/Adrc) This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and contributing member. We ask that you participate at least once every th …

This is NOT a group for Gay Black Men. It's a group for brothers that love to meet, hang out with, date, have fun and establish friendships with sisters in the DC area. Frankly I'm tired of hearing sisters say, "where are all the good black men". Well sisters, "there here in this group and they want to meet you." Women are welcomed to join but when you join make sure you encourage a male friend to join. Remember, it's all about the brothers

To bring all the Africans and other nationals in DC/VA/MD together. This group is for all ages, singles or couples, new to DC, MD & Northern Virginia area, who love to hang out, and looking for a place to party, have fun and getting to other Africans and foreigners in this area. With special events every few weeks there is no better way to relive your found memories of unity while meeting new people and having a good time! This group is about Socialization, having fun and learning from differ …

The need for critical thinking skills and a humanistic outlook in our world is great. This is no less true in the Black community than in others. Many African Americans have been engulfed by religious irrationality, conned by self-serving "faith healers", and swayed by dogmatic revisionist historians. Many others, however, have escaped the oppression of such delusions, and live happy and upstanding lives free of superstition. African Americans for Humanism DC (AAH DC) exists to bring these secul …

This organizations is established to bring together African-Americans of the Catholic faith. As a group we will check out different services at the numerous Catholic churches in the DC area. Addedly, we will have social activities, brunches, and volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC. Today the 270 million Catholics of African descent represent almost 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world in more than 59 countries (the count is based on millions and fractions of a mi …

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

This is a group for young women of African heritage, ages 20-30, to come together and get to know each other. I am 23 and a Nigerian American living in the Northern VA area and I want to make friends with other young women who grew up like me. Nigerians, Ghanaians, Sierra Leoneans, Cameroonians, Egyptians, Kenyans, Eritreans,South Africans, Ethiopians, Moroccans, Senegaleses, etc, everyone is welcome!!!This group is also for people who are not of African-descent and are interested in African cul …

Hey everyone! Looking for an environment where you will be loved, encouraged and grow in Christ? Ready to take a break from your busy life and give glory to God with other sistas? Well than, looks like you have found the right place!! The purpose of this group is to fellowship with other young african ladies (CAmeroon,South Africa,Ghana,Jamaica, Uganda.USA,trinidad,etc..) from their 20's to 30's in the DMV area. Women from other cultural backgrounds are more than welcome to join! Pray together, …

Ormes Temple is a Nonprofit 501c3 Spiritual Education Center: It is a temple without walls, of love and light, peace and joy that has its "Thrown Room" in the hearts of each of us! We have this meetup group to reach out to women and men who have a sincere desire to understand the true Integral teachings of Tantra Yoga, from the perspective of self healing, empowerment, awakening and enlightenment. There are several main areas of interest that our workshops, private sessions and coaching and free …

The KnoThySelf group mission is to find and make available information and services that help people explore and appreciate the African American family history. You should join if you are interested in exploring your family history to see where it takes you as the past is a platform to the future. In working with one another, we will leverage the meet up group to Honor the African American Legacy!

Social sisterhood for biracial/multiracial women who are of African/African-American/Caribbean descent (in combination with other heritages). The purpose is to meet, hang out, have fun, and form friendships. Women of all ages are welcome (21+). This is a casual, fun, and informative forum for us to share our experiences and discuss issues that affect us. We meet monthly for coffee and conversation along with a rotating monthly brunch and happy hour (please come even if you don't drink). Other fu …

Roll for your Soul Cycling Club was started to increase participation in cycling among African-Americans.

This is a ministry of magical women created to celibrate the gift of motherhood and the responsibility of nurturing  black men for the manifestation of their divine purpose.   We believe that prayer and meditation can affirm the manifestation of prosperity, purposefulness, health and happiness for our sons.  We are an interfaith organization and we are non-denominational.   We will be adding additional information at www.MothersOfHeruTemple.org.

Are you interested in Black Cinema or Media of the African Diaspora? Have you wanted ever wanted to watch and discuss films with other people who share your interest? The DC Black Film & Media Club (BFMC) seeks to unite people in the DC-Metropolitan area to watch and discuss current or past films with a focus on black cinema. Whether you're involved in the film world or a just a recent film enthusiast like myself, you can hang out and enjoy flicks with new people.

I want to meet anyone who has interested in or works in social media, science, technology, engineering or math. Let's get together to build our social network and meet new people at events and activities in the area.

This group primary focus is to bring Nigerian ladies in DMV together, to build a strong friendship, go to movie, bowling, girls’ night out, celebrate with one another, such as graduation, birthday, and etc. In order for the group to remain steady, it will be a good idea for us to try as much as possible to meet up frequently; this is the reason, I strongly advise those who will not be able to create time for meet up at least once a month not to join because we’ll like to build this group to the …

This group connects African American children to purposeful play and social opportunities with like minded kids and their families to educational and wealth building strategies for their children. We are addressing the desire for families to have a mix of fun, structured and content based school break and summer camps while getting to know and network with others...extending confidence in self, culture and community. Many of our children attend schools outside of their communities or have activi …

This is the group for people who have shelves of books that your friends haven't read-- or have no interest in reading :) I'm sure there are kindred spirits out there who love well-written biographies, books about African American history, social issues or themes relevant to the Black community. So...if you sometimes schlep to Politics and Prose, hop a train to the Harlem Book Fair (or want to), search for interesting used book stores online (I can't be the only one) or wait every year for the N …

This is a calling for all who are wild animal lovers, fascinated with and dreaming of African Safaris, Adventures. We'll meet once a year in Africa, and a couple of times in US to meet our wild animal friends. Think about those lions, wolves, polar bears... such beautiful and fascinating creatures, without them on the planet, how dull it would be for our human's life, how plain the nature would be... So let's have fun together meanwhile making our activities more meaningful to our Wild Friends!! …

This is a postitive energy group focused on bringing African American/black/multicultural women (although by no means exclusive) together in Bethesda/Chevy Chase/Upper NW DC for friendship, fun, fellowship and comraderie in this area. All the meetups I've seen are fairly close (Silver Spring, Rockville, PG County, Gaithersburg, Germantown) but can prove difficult to get to in the evening, during rush hour, etc. I'd love to bring together a circle of African American/black/mulitcultural women tha …

This group welcomes all who would like to have fun while learning and playing African drum rhythms on djembe drums and other African instruments. All levels welcome as the style of teaching builds on basic rhythms for the "newbie" while challenging those who are experienced drummers.

Conscious Blacks in the DMV seeks to address the issues faced in the African-American community by promoting positive change through activism and service, advocate liberation and empowerment, while educating and understanding our rich history and culture. This group is for those who share these ideals and want to have fun while meeting new people. Some of the types of events you can expect from this group are: ~ Conscious books, films, art, poetry ~Community service & charity ~Lectures & speaker …

This is a group for African American adults with either diagnosed or undiagnosed Asperger's or High Functioning Autism. Though family members and significant others of those on the spectrum are welcome to participate, we are primarily interested in putting those in the African American community who are on the spectrum in contact with each other, with the goal of supporting one another in coping with the specific challenges that confront us living with this neurological difference. Please feel f …

This group is dedicated to those drummers (as well as those who have never drummed before) who are ready to dedicate themselves to learning the art of percussion from the Griot Percussionist Medoune Gueye from Senegal, West Africa. We will be having events throughout the year, as well as classes in Djembe, Sabar and Kutiro drumming styles, focused on the healing properties of drumming from the traditional Griot perspective of Griot Percusionist Medoune Gueye (aka Papa Dame Gueye).

Welcome to the Beautiful Brown Girls Brunch Club (BBGBC)! BBGBC was created with a unified mission to celebrate and embrace our culture, ourselves and each other. We aim to promote a true sisterhood bond among our members. The Beautiful Brown Girls mission is to provide a unique monthly social opportunity for ethnic women to network together in a relaxed non-judgmental environment to create long lasting friendships, and build their sister circle.

The saying goes, "it can be lonely at the top." Sistah CEOs is a group for African American women who own their own businesses and are looking for a peer group who can share experiences, challenges and joys of being a business owners. If you are are the CEO of your own company, running your business on a full-time basis, and are serious about networking, sharing resources and be a listening ear for others successful sistah businesses owners, then this is the MeetUp for you! Join us! We'll mix a …

Black Is Beautiful Travel Group Black is Beautiful Travel Group was created because I want to travel with others more like myself. Whether it's a day trip, a short weekend get away, a week long vacation internationally or a once in a lifetime dream destination, our possibilities are endless. I find it alarming that "we" travel far less than any other race. I hope to change that in "our" community with this group. I also find that "we" come up with so many reasons as to why "we" don't travel. Fro …

Are you in search of sisterhood? Are you a young lady of African Descent? Do you believe in the spiritual and universal reasoning behind the union of man and woman? If all of these apply this is the perfect group for you. Come join Goddesses of Kemet where we discuss everyday issues such as relationships, family, trials and tribulations, Spirituality, goals, aspirations, dreams, consciousness, education, Black/African American community, and so much more. This group is created to uplift young Af …