We are Cultured Cuties, Service Sistas, Donating Divas, and Word of Mouth Women engaged in both cultural discussions and community service projects, which has an overall empact of strengthening the family, particularly within the African American community. This is achieved through partnering with local nonprofits and assisting with their efforts to positively affect this community directly. Vision: To sustain and expand the African American Commitment to our families. Our Community. And our Cu …

Angry Black Women Poem By L. Aaron As much as I hate to say it and add fuel to the flames that singes away at the souls of a race of beautiful women. I must confess that I am an angry black woman. She and I are one in the same and yet one of many. I accept this title with acknowledgement and realization that it does not define me and the essence of my being. It is not the single most relevant characteristic of who I am as a woman of African decent. It is however an identifying emotion of my lif …

She's an innovator, a leader, a philanthropist and an well-rounded individual who embraces her femininity in a sophisticated, unassuming way. She follows her own rules; she is very comfortable in her own skin and she exudes confidence. The kind of confidence that tells others that she respects herself, loves herself, and dresses up for herself and nobody else. She is her own muse. She is refined and displays class, but is surely in touch with her sensual side. She doesn't like to live a life of …

Its not just about hair! Its about your style & way of thinking.  Its our celebration of freedom to go anywhere and be ready to do anything! We believe in the celebration of beauty and naturally being you & loving it all the way!!! Our goal is to have a community to share and learn about natural beauty and natural hair care, while having fun enjoying our celebration of self.  We plan to educate, socialize and explore. Our group was founded on the basis of educating women on the importance of car …

Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation. Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation is a sisterhood of wives who support, uplift and motivate each other, mentor underprivileged teen girls and give back to the community! We are in the beginning stages of birthing this vision and we would love for you to join our circle and grow with us. Meetups will include roundtable discussions, couples night, wives night out, spa events, group mentoring as well as several other volunteer events tha …

Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup is a women's natural beauty community started by Rachel Odem. Rachel Odem is a beauty blogger, licensed beauty professional and natural hair advocate. You should join this group if would like to meet women who are learning to love natural hair and are seeking to find beauty information and products targeting African American, Bi-racial women. We meet once a quarter and proudly boast of being Chicago's largest natural hair community with over 1600 members and countin …

Chicago Black Literature Book Club seeks to bring together both women and men who enjoy thought-provoking black literature -- both modern and contemporary -- to partake in discussion, debate and dining!

Do you enjoy events featuring the richness of African American culture in all forms including plays, parties, shows, festivals, dining, classes and more? If so, this is the perfect group for you. We are dedicated to meeting new people and supporting African-American events and venues, particularly in Chicago and in the South Suburban area.  Come with an open mind and willingness to participate. Please feel free to share your ideas and interests. If you are ready to get this party started...Let's …

We are a group of ladies who love to travel to fun and exotic places, and have fun !!! We plan 6-8 trips per year to budget conscious destinations. Most people go on 2-3 trips per year -- some more, some less. We always have a payment plan to keep it affordable for all! We go every where  from musical concerts like Essence Music Fest in New Orleans, to cruise vacations and girlfriend getaways to the islands. For a quick break -- we also do "stay-cations", close to home. And if you REALLY want to …

Black Nonbelievers of Chicago is a group of freethinkers, humanists, nonbelievers, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, untitled, etc. convening to discuss and implement solutions based freethought to under served communities.

Finally!!! Something for those of us who live in the City or close to it............. If you're looking for a fun, adult, and relaxing way to let off steam from your week.........Get together with other card sharks or just make new friends, you should join us. We pull from all over NW Indiana as well as the city's suburbs, downtown, southside, westside, Milwaukee (and even Indianapolis!) for regular get togethers and annual tournaments. We're looking to be the umbrella group for all those in the …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Let's face it ladies, the older you get the more your friends seem to disappear rather its through marriages or divorces or you may just grow out of them. Circle of Friends is a group of 12 ladies. Me and hopefully 11 of you. We will meet up and hopefully become great friends. This is more than a meetup, Ive had my fair share of those! This is a group to build upon genuine friendships and have dinner outings, small potlucks, ladies night and yearly trips. I will personally select each member of …

Married and Engaged Couples have fun too! Finally an "ALL" Couples social group! Let's Face it We are No longer Single! This group is designed for married or engaged couples who want to get together to hangout and enjoy great conversation. This is strictly for couples who are learning what it takes to make this thing work! Couples in there 30's are welcome. One meet up per month is required to remain an active member, this is a VERY active group unlike any other meet up group! There is a $6.50 …

Inspired by Kinna Reads' Africa Reading Challenge, I decided to create an offline space to share my newfound appreciation for African literature. If you are interested in reading books from the African diaspora (with emphasis on authors from Africa and the Caribbean), join us! Check us out on Tumblr: http://CHI-ReadingAfrica.tumblr.com & on GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/87568-chicago-reading-africa

" We are an urban melting pot of comedians, improvisers of color, musicians, diverse actors, poets, storytellers and professionals who love art, comedy, culture, storytelling, conversation and people. We use our art, conversation, point of view, to "REACH" and have an impact on our community and the world around us. We are a funny, serious, risky, ecelectic and prolific group . Meet up with us to network, improvise, share industry news, perform build business and play!"

Black Girls Rock was inspired by the BET special. I wanted to bring young Black women together to build positive relationships that will grow into true friendships. This group is for fun, out-going, open-minded black women who are in their 20s to early 30s who are interested in going out, trying new activities, and building long-lasting friendships. If this group resonates with you, I invite you to join. Side note: We are in no shape, form or fashion affiliated with Black Girls Rock, Inc. We ju …

Welcome to Enjoy Life Chicago! If you have participated in events with the Chicago Black Professionals Social Network, I was their premier Event Organizer for 2 years. You may have met me at one of the over 300 events I organized, hosted, or attended from Jan. 2011- Jan. 2013. Most of our fun, exciting and diverse activities have an aspect that make them of particular interest to African-Americans. I have arranged jazz/blues nights, film screenings, wine tastings, holiday celebrations, cultural …

Moms of Color Meetup Group brings women of color together in Glendale Heights, IL, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, and other surrounding areas. This group is for New Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms who are like you or similar.This group is for sisterhood and encouragement to share the joys and challenges of motherhood. We are Stay at home moms, working moms, married and single.If you want to get out of the house and meet other moms,have playdates, moms night out, …

Looking for single, divorced, wished you were divorced (LOL), married, or just plain bored to death and need an enjoyable adventure with a great group of women.  Our group's criteria consist of African American ladies age 45+.  We're searching for members who wish to get the most of what life has to offer (going to a bar is fun but lets broaden our horizon). We want members who know they are STARS even if others are too blind to see how bright they shine. This is a start-up group, therefore, we' …

Just like the classic television show that everyone adores, The Golden Girls is an Exclusive Women's Group filled with various personalities and great energy. Some of us are sassy and extroverted, while others are more demure and unassuming, but we are all GROWN *** WOMEN and we act accordingly. We are between the ages of 30-40yrs old, educated, independent, and confident. Believing that living a life that's golden is impossible without great friends, we're dedicated to growing our relationships …

Hello! Are you ready to revolutionize the way in which you are dating? Are you tired of the same ole meetup scene with the same faces? Do the bars and clubs fail to satisfy your dating needs? Do you feel as though eharmony and match.com is just not your cup of tea? Then welcome to my world! BEBWSM was created to change they way you approach dating while at the same time providing you with new faces, professional attitudes and beautiful people. There is a need within the minority community that n …

We're organized to finance black business: incubator, start-up, existing, expanding. Our commitment is to accelerate the rate at which neighbor-owned businesses are created and sustained in black communities.  Our Black Crowdfunding Club here in Chicago will have regular meetings, and is part of a national network.

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 …

Asalam Alakum Sisters This group is designed to bring women of muslim faith together to promote learning , social outings, picnics, summer events ,etc. I would like it to be a group where women can meet true friends and bond with women who share some of same values. I would like this group to be made up of women from all nationalities African american, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Arab etc..... Women who are born muslim, new converts, women who are not new but want to know more & and just want to be …

Sisters Providing Intelligence, Creativity and Empowerment (S.P.I.C.E) is a group for all LGBTQ Women of Color (Latinas, Asian, African American, Middle Eastern, etc…) and Those Who Love Them. We are creating S.P.I.C.E. to meet the social, psychological and spiritual needs of the LGBTQ women of color community. The group holds biweekly peer discussions, headed by rotating co-facilitators, that touch on the artistic, spiritual, educational, cultural and political elements of our lives. S.P.I.C.E. …

Silk Road Rising (formerly known as Silk Road Theatre Project) creates live theatre and online videos that tell stories through primarily Asian American and Middle Eastern American lenses. In representing communities that intersect and overlap, we advance a polycultural worldview. Silk Road Rising understands that cultures are inherently linked. We seek the intersections of cultures without denying the specificities of cultures. And we strive to create a world that values art over ideology and i …

This group is for entrepreneurs who operate or desire to start a for-profit company or nonprofit with the primary purpose of: (1) preserving and promoting African/African-American culture and/or history, and (2) significantly benefiting the decedents of those responsible for its creation through the ongoing generation of jobs, business opportunities and community support. Whether you achieve these goals as a restaurant, fashion designer, festival vendor, travel agency, event promoter, artist, pe …