About Us: We are a community service organization focusing for all things of interest to African Americans in Orange County and the neighboring cities. Again, MeetUp is simply our Events & Activities page; please visit the main website www.BlackInOC.com and be apart of something great. There are three parts to BNOC (pronounced B-knock). The first is strictly social. Doing fun, and maybe a little corney, things like Bowling, Comedy, Salsa, Skating, Movies etc as a group. The second is for busine …

I feel that we African-American/ multi-racial adults and children need natural options for our hair. This is a regular meeting workshop/seminar for adults  to talk about products, regimins, feelings/expereinces about having and wanting to transition to natural hair. We will have different topics every three months.  The workshop is $2 per entire family group in order to pay for ), provided snacks/drinks, Meet-up costs,  copies provided etc. You may visit my blog at http://curlssetfree.wordpress. …

Are you a minority entrepreneur with the next great Billion Dollar idea? Have you founded a $Million dollar company and want to share your knowledge? Now is an exciting time for entrepreneurs of all kinds, and we want to create a community and ecosystem to attract, cultivate, mentor and support the next great entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds. We believe changing the world begins with entrepreneurs. With less than 1% of venture backed startups founded by African-American or Hispanic/ Latino A …

I created this group for young African American women in their 20s and early 30s (33 and under) who are looking to build social relationships here in San Diego with other young women alike. Whether you're in school, just getting into your career or working. I am primarily focusing on single and/or dating women for nightlife and support purposes. When you're a young professional and yet still live a busy life, it's nice to have friends and something to look forward to at the end of the week or wh …

Our Book Club is the perfect place for women who love to read books by African American Authors and want to share their experiences in a positive, informative environment. Our monthly book discussions are held at various restaurants around town to give us a "TASTE " of what San Diego has to offer! If you enjoy reading, networking, good conversation, girlfriend getaways, smooth jazz events, movies and helping out in our community, we welcome you to join! **All members have an opportunity to sele …

Chicago Stepping is recognized today as a form of ballroom dancing! Chicago Steppin originated in Chicago as a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing.  It is a dance of unity and positive atmosphere adopted by people throughout American society. Steppin is gaining popularity at a very rapid pace, it is manifesting into these major cities, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Oakland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and many other areas. This meet up group is for …

This group was designed for those that want to embrace the natural state of their hair. It takes a beautiful confidence to wear your hair out, but it can get lonely without any support. Although there are websites out there I thought it was time to get some local people together to talk nappy to each other.

Sistah Circle is a group of ladies that commit to meet each month to discuss literature by African American Authors. The purpose of the group is to meet other book lovers, make friends, and discuss the awesome books that African American literature has to offer. We read various genre's including drama, romance, poetry, science fiction, urban, history and mysteries. If you love to read, and have a desire to discuss the books you have read with the most friendly down to earth ladies you've ever me …

3 Questions 1. Are you a fabulous mother, wive, girlfriend, and/ or significant other? 2. Are you looking to connect with other divas who embrace their fabulous-ness and appreciate yours (i.e. No hating)? 3. Do you long for fun and exciting things to look forward to with girlfriends? THEN THIS MEETUP IS FOR YOU! Hi ladies I'm Monique! I started this meet up for girls like me: top notch, do-it-all, go getters with love in their hearts and living great on their mind. and While we hustle and bustle …

We are a group of black professional singles who want to find and make new friends offline. If you have ever asked yourself "Where are the black men that love black women" we have your answer. They are right here! Come out to one of our "play dates," speed dating mixers, or open mics and meet nice, fun and talented people.

If you are an adoptee who has located your birth family (mother, father, siblings, etc.) and have become reintegrated with one or more members of your biological family, then this is the group for you! There are quite a few support groups around for those adoptees searching for their birth family, adoptees who have found brick walls blocking them from contacting their birth families, adoptees that have found gravestones at the end of their search, and adoptees who have found their birth fami …

Shades of Sisters (SOS) Are you tired of going to LA or San Diego every weekend to meet with your friends? Do you live in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, or the surrounding areas? Shades of Sisters is a local social group for women of color who are interested in building local friendships and socialize with other like minded women of color. Events include movies, karaoke, book clubs, dinner parties, happy hours, plays, game nights and other fun, social events.

A place where sisters of color can get together and be social. This group will be for women of color who want to meet new people and make lasting friendships. Lets use our talents to create fun events, trips and social gatherings to keep from staying in too many nights a week!

Are you looking to expand your current social circle? This small group is open to ALL black women who are interested in coming together with other black women in camaraderie and friendship in social settings. If you enjoy going to happy hour, concerts, shopping, having bbq's, going on road trips, and trying new restaurants (and anything else we can think of) then this group is for you. The idea of this group will be to help each other develop friendships with one another and aspire to have a str …

We are Chicago Steppin out here in San Diego Folks! San Diego Steppers Connection consists of two Chicago natives: Pastor Dennis Hodges (Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach : http://www.coyhm.org/ ) and Cheryl Amour-Frye (owner of the Origin Hip-Hop Dance Studio in El Cajon: http://www.originhiphop.com/ ), both with the original knowledge of the dance, that we call ‘Old school’ and San Diego native, Tamara Loyd, 3 time participant of the Chicago’s “World’s Largest Steppers Contest” ( http://www.youtube …

An Empowered Woman is a global networking community for women professionals and entrepreneurs. We assist women in starting, fixing, and building their businesses through web TV and radio shows, Mastermind meetings, coaching, seminars, tele-classes, and special live events. We believe that experience is the best teacher, and we have designed a forum for women to empower each other by sharing their personal stories, challenges, victories, and secrets to success. We seek to support women through a …

Lil' S.i.S. BookClub(tm) is a Mother-Daughter book club for girls ages 8 to 12 and their moms. We get together one a month to discuss a book chosen by the daughters.

If you are looking to cultivate lasting friendships, better yourself and your community, do something for others, and have a great time in the process, you are at the right place. We are an affiliate of the Masonic Lodge and one of largest fraternal organization in the world. We are dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness (read our "About" section). We will be hosting a Meet and Greet open to ladies who are interested in becoming members of the Order of Eastern Star, former Job's Daughte …

Africans and Americans meeting to discover education solutions which improve and positively impact both populations.

This group is open to all active practitioners, students and those who seek healing. Welcome to the Shamanic Circle! This group welcomes all Shamanic Practitioners regardless of schools of thought or learning or where you are on your Journey. (Beginners are most welcome). Shamanism is a private experience that expands within the community, be it either a village or the greater global community and beyond. This group is a safe place to meet, share in a weekly sacred circle, to expand, share, lear …