Meet local vibrant like-minded black professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an African heritage. We are not all about business. We do play and have fun also. We are a diverse group, no industry restrictions and no age restrictions. If you consider yourself young whether you are in your 30s or 40s, vibrant, have a great attitude, success driven and passion for life you are welcomed to join us. Join us whether you are looking to promot …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

"We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained." Nikki Giovanni I started this group to support, promote, and help fellow aspiring African American writers in the community. Mahogany welcomes all forms of literary talent.  Our members consist of spoken word poets, poets, novelist, screenwriters, and children’s book authors, published and unpublished talent. We are also invested in our community and love to be a part of volunteer efforts. Please join if …

Our group is for women 25 & up.  Gurlfriends will help you bond with other females & form long lasting friendships. We all need a gurlfriend who will be our shopping partner, enjoy girls night out, or someone to just conversate with. Member Status : Effective September 1, 2012 any member who has not RSVP'd (and attended) an event for three straight months will be removed from the group. Also, Gurlfriends will have a three no call/no show rule. Members who have three no call/no shows will be remo …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

Girlfriends Book Club (GBC) is not only a book club but a sorority of some sort. Founded in 2004, Girlfriends Book Club has branched out to form a total of 3 chapters, including the Raleigh chapter. Not only do our members have a passion for reading, but they also have a place in their heart for volunteer activities, fundraisers and Black History awareness.

Whatever your reasons for wearing your hair natural, Durham now has a Meetup group for you to share your natural hair stories and experiences. We will come together to motivate, educate, and inspire one another and our community. Before joining this group, please read the "Membership Agreement" carefully. Our "Membership Agreement" can be found by clicking on the "Pages" tab. Stay Positive! Stay Focused! Stay Natural!

Durham SisterFriends was started for African-American women to connect and build friendships. The purpose of the group is for women to get together and inspire,motivate and uplift each other in the spirit of sisterhood. The group is geared towards women in their 30's and 40's and early 50's. The group is a sounding board a shoulder to cry on and advice from ladies who have many lessons learned from life experinces. The group will meet and socalize and enage in activities and outings to promote o …

The Sista Circle is an ethnic social meetup group built to help sponsor and encourage fruitful, supportive, and FUN friendships among women. Our group was made for that businesswoman who needs a break from her career, for that wife or girlfriend who needs an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on, for that mother who just needs some well-deserved "Me-time", for that diva who feels she has lost all of her fashion sense....this group is for ANY woman who wants to build lasting friendships among a …

"LIKE" us on Facebook -----  'Black Buttterflies Social Club' Welcome to the Black Butterflies-a philanthropy and social meetup group. The charter for this group is to offer mature African American women, fun and fulfilling volunteering & community service opportunities, along with group social events to its members. We plan and participate in volunteering events, community service activities and other social events to support non-profits. This is a great way to give back, meet other like-minded …

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..

I've been natural since late 2007. However, I wore my hair straight. It wasn't until I started a a new job and met a co-worker who wore her natural, kinky hair that I decided to go kinky/curly natural. She encouraged & motivated me to try it. She became my ManeAngel. I decided to pay it forward to anyone thinking about becoming natural, transitioning, thinking about giving it up, or wanting new ways of loving your natural tresses. I look forward to providing quality informative meetups where we …

This group is designed as a networking and fellowship group for Triangle minority Planners and Engineers. Think of this as an alternative to the Good Old Boys Network. We're here to socialize, support one another and diversity in our professions, as we build our careers in the planning, engineering and architectural fields. We're going to start as a flexible organization, meeting socially, and see what direction the members would like to take it.

This group is organized to provide a means for grass-root business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about grants for starting and building a business. It is designed for your neighborhood economic recovery by creating your own jobs. I want to help individuals who would otherwise never know (1) that there are really grants for business; (2) how to qualify your business and begin the process for receiving a grant; and (3) what is expected of you as a grant recipient. You should join this …

Black & Silver is organized for African-American women 50 and older to connect and build friendships. The purpose and ultimate goals of the group are for older black women to: 1. To inspire each other in becoming healthy or to maintain an already healthy lifestyle. 2. To motivate and uplift each other in the spirit of sisterhood in every facet of life. 3. To be role models for young black women giving them the many lessons learned from life our experiences and to give back thru volunteerism. 4. …

This is a group for African Americans with Multiple Sclerosis, family, caregivers and friends. This group will provide an avenue for connection, optimism, education, personal change, health, exercise, advocacy and friendship. If you live in the Triangle area of NC and/or surrounding cities or counties, please join our group. We will begin having monthly meeting in February 2013. So please stay tune for more information.

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 …

Are you interested in traveling more but don't like traveling alone? Are you gay/lesbian looking to travel with a group of other professional african americans? This might be the group for you. We travel for a weekend getaway once every six weeks and a full week (7-10 days) of travel during the summer; and we are always looking for other suggestions. Suggested age group is +30. Let's plan some trips and have some fun!

Let's get together to Celebrate African American Arts, Culture and Heritage. Attend performances, film screenings, art exhibits and discussions.

Sankofa Community Forums (SCF) was created out of a desire to meet like-minded brothers and sisters who share an African heritage, discuss issues affecting our community, and articulate solutions to these problems. We hold monthly forums that critically analyze and dialogue about local and worldwide issues affecting the condition of Black people. During our think tanks we address how a selected problem or issue in the Black community affects us as individuals and as a collective. We also identif …

This is a group for mature women with a purpose of coming together to support each other during our Christian journey called life. Remembering we are sojourners traveling through this land and being mindful that this is not our home. However, during this travel, lets come together in sisterly love and learn to live life with laughter, love and even dancing in the rain during the storms that come our way. It's so much easier when you don't have to endure it alone and God does not expect us to wal …

The Urban 40’s & 50’s Network gives African-Americans and diversity friendly people the opportunity to network with other like-minded people. Meet-ups will focus on the business and social aspects of living in the Triangle. Events will incorporate business, networking, and socializing. On the business front, meet-ups may include workshops, seminars, networking events, and the like. Social events may include bowling, concerts, plays, trips, sporting events, etc.

All Technical Professionals are welcome! The Research Triangle Alumnae Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers has recently been re-chartered and is part of a national student-based organization, dedicated to the development of intensive programs for increasing Black and other ethnic minority participation in the field of engineering and engineering technology. Founded in 1975 at Purdue University, NSBE now includes more than 394 College, Pre-College, and Technical Professional/Alumni …

This group is for anyone who wants to be a part of an African support group experience. This support group will be able to share their own perspectives of African culture. You will be a part of group storytelling to reflect on African Art, African songs and dance, African Cuisines, or any international travels on the Africa Continent. Let's come together and share an African scrapbook, photographs taken in Africa, take group pictures in African attire, BE CREATIVE AND MAKE OUR OWN AFRICAN ART TH …