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 Califo …

Mom to mompreneur? Mompreneur = a creative mom who is raising children while at the same time trying to start their own business (or already has), create a new product, or has some other idea they are trying to get off the ground. If that is you, this is a place to connect with like-minded moms to inspire and encourage each other, share resources, laugh or cry, and pass along your experiences (or hear someone else’s). We will meet for a moms only lunch, and in the evenings without the kids if ne …

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA/OC area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies and theater that prominently and positively display African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American themes, directors screenwriters and actors as well. When new African American films are released …

Every since I was a teenager I have been searched for hair care solutions. I recall one my dearest friends a kinky haired Italian bombshell lamenting the decade of strait is beautiful, we were so riddled with jealousy it has fueled a lifelong bond of friendship and hair understanding. My tresses are shoulder length while hers were at her waist. Each of us has enough kinks to strike fear into the hearts of hairdressers. Those shows where they depict me or my Curly/Kinky sisters as the ugly duckli …

This group is specifically for single African-American and Latino professionals interested in meeting other like-minded professionals for the purpose of finding love! This group is owned and operated by matchmaking agency, Shawn Mackenzi Agency. We all know how difficult it is to find honest, intelligent, and driven people in Los Angeles. This group will take away some of that hardship. Each month, this group will hold a networking event at one of Los Angeles premier restaurants. We will eat, we …

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 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 open at 9pm and we rock until 2pm! There is a cover, anywhere from $10 - $20 All events sponsored by R.U.S.H. Hollywood Find us on twit …

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 …

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

Our group is about getting out and enjoying what life has to offer. Everyone is welcome. We like to party, go on trips, celebrate each other and have fun. This is everyones group. Enjoy!

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 are 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.

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. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

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! (2 snaps). This group is designed for realist , people who are down to earth and honest, and authentic, if you will. This group was destined for people with sophisti …

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 …

This is a MeetUp for all those excited about Kizomba in Southern California! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of …

Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

A group for people who just want to get out and do something with other fun loving people! Walking, playing poker, dinner & drinks, bowl, live concerts, basketball games, politics, meet new friends, and ENJOY LIFE. It's really hard to find new friends when you get past a certain age. Maybe this group can help. So come and join.

Want to see quality projects that reflect who you are and with current themes that matter to you? Want to see great independent content without waiting for the film festivals? Want to network with other writers, producers, directors, filmmakers and movie lovers? Then this group is for you! All are welcome. We are open to submissions of your materials to screen quality shorts, documentaries, TV pilots, feature films, etc. on the big screen - in quality screening rooms.

The Mazer has social and educational events for lesbians. We have been collecting protecting, preserving lesbian and feminist Women's history for over 30 years!

Come explore the delicious, relatively unknown world of African American-made wines.  Among the 6,000 plus winemakers in the US today, only about 22 are black Americans.  Most of these wineries are small, family-owned enterprises that might fly under your radar, and that's too bad, because some have been winning awards and nods from the likes of Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate for a while now. Many of these wineries are so small they don't even have tasting rooms, but you can taste them at Wine …

S.A.G.E. will provide various workshops that will assist in enhancing our knowledge and growth as women. The focal point will be empowering and healing our sisters getting us back in tune with our higher self. It also promotes connecting with like-minded women in which to network with. It is our mission to assist in building better and stronger communities through uplifting our sisters, healing the mind, body, and soul, and supplying the tools needed to become well-balanced women.

Mocha Chip Book Club is designed to help our kids explore and enjoy learning that includes 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. Book clubs are generally a more social, less academic way to explore comprehension and meaning while learning from the insights of others. Th …

I've been looking all over for a meetup specifically for Black Lesbians because we are so spread out. I created this meetup to share outings, make friends, possible matchmaking and to just have a Afro Centric webspace for us to get off the net and get out and interact on a very frequent basis. So if you want to be able to connect with large groups of Black, Bi-racial Black, African American and otherwise Black identified lesbians please join and Lez Be Friends.

Outdoor Afro is a social 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 disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

Senior African American Women who want to socialize, dine out, attend movies, concerts, travel or just a walk in the park. Are you retired, single, divorced, widowed, or just plain bored? We can do anything we choose to do as a group. Don't let lack of funds stop you. We can do two for ones, use Groupon, coupons, or use our senior discounts. Start living your best life now!

Black Professionals FOODIE Group - A group for FOODIES who LOVE, KNOW and APPRECIATE Great Food & Wine and want to connect with others who feel the same! Perhaps your family and current group of friends don't quite get your Passion for food? Are you interested in meeting other foodies in your age range who love trying new restaurants and recipes as much as you do? If you can relate to all of the above, we're the meet up group for you! How we operate is Simple! Click on the Suggest Tab on our sit …

Calling all BMi's! This is a group for African American mommies (or mommies of African American children) with babies from newborn - 18 months-ish. Let's get together for affordable activities in Long Beach and surrounding areas, like going to storytime at the library, having barbecues at the beach, and play dates at parks or in our homes. We can also have events just the ladies, like moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun!

This group is for men and women interested in designing, developing, or playing video games that appeal to or are created by developers of an African-American background. Here's an opportunity to see that there are other creative individuals like you, that share a similar perspective, and network your way to success in the Video Games Industry, Indie or otherwise. We plan to discuss blacks in the media, our roles in the game industry as a whole, and ideas and methodologies for game development. …