I love my other friends, but where are the Black girls up north!?! I see Black women walking around my neighborhood, but I feel like it'd be awkward to say "AY gurl, wanna hang out?I'm Black too!" Northside Black Girls is intended to bring together creative, fun & active Black women of all nationalities (and percentages ;-)) in their 20s living on the North or near-north side of Chicago for any and everything under-the-sun. I have my personal interests that I will suggest meet-ups for, but this …

Black businesswomen of all ages with newly created and established businesses coming together to spotlight their products and/or services. The group can participate with annual vendor opportunities as well as workshops for business and professional growth. Common goal of growing your business and introducing your product/service to others via various events in the Chicago area. Find out about other businesses and what events are taking place that may be of interest to you by visting the BBBW web …

An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. We are here to celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life.

The purpose of this group is to educate African American Women on the importance of caring for your skin and hair naturally. If you aspire to live a life of wellness and desire to learn more about taking care of your natural hair and skin you should attend these informational seminar. We welcome all women with all hair types including those who with relaxers, weaves. Or if you are transitioning to natural hair.

… Thank you for visiting our page.....the mission of MOCHA SISTERS is to unite African American women for the purpose of sisterhood and encourgement. Many professional women find themselves searching for other like-minded individuals who enjoy the same outings, and festivities...With Mocha Sisters, we have a forum to unite and enjoy the company and energy of the other.....Welcome, we do hope you will grace us with your presence!  (Original Organizer)   As Mocha Beauties...We are Ageless and know t …

Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation. Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation, Inc., NFP is a mentoring program which aims to empower African American girls ages 11-17 in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program utilizes married African American women to commit to supporting, guiding and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. This meet-up platform is for the mentors/wives only …

A group based on Titus 2:3-5. We as 30+ year old women are exemplifying good health, feminity and sophistication to our younger generation of women. We are saved and submitted as well. We believe in God and are submitted to loving our children and husbands. Believing that we as women will need to stand up and be the change we want to see in the world. If you are committed to encouraging each other, our younger generation of children and women and participating in fun couple activities, this is t …

… This is because we want to only engage with women who share the Gyrl Time’s vision: To Foster Positive Relationships with Women of Like Mind.   We close our group quaterly for 30 days. If the group is currently closed, please check back periodically for its opening and your opportunity to join.   We plan to have a successful group and if that means that we keep the group small then we are okay with that. We would rather have a small group of active Ladies than a large group of inactive Ladies.   …

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!

  LIVE CHAT too!   Calling All Ladies in Lil' Black Dresses! Join other fun, smart, wine-loving and cocktail sipping women in the Chicagoland area who are interested in enjoying wine and learning about it with their girlfriends. We will also be checking out bars with really good mixologists for some divine cocktails too! Our group will meet once a month for casual and/or 'all out' events. Excited about new friendships! Women, Wine, Cocktails and food (or chocolate), the perfect pairings! …

Meet other black lesbians in the Chicagoland area who are working professionals with many different interests. We hope this meetup will create opportunities to socialize and network in a safe environment and through a variety of events.   NOTE: This group originally had over 140 members but as you can see, it has been pared down and only women who are interested in actively participating should apply for membership. There are very specific requirements for membership, so if you are serious a …

The Fairway Network is a women's golf organization for Chicago based women professionals of all skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Besides being able to play more often and improving your golf game, you will be able to meet several great women and make contacts in all areas of industry.  We have over 100 members who are attorneys, architects, financial advisors, banking and IT professionals as well as representatives from many other industries.  We sponsor 4 weekend leagues  a …

The Chicago Black Professionals Meetup is a group primarily made up of men and women over the age of 21 here in the Chicago area whom share an interest in ethnic heritages rooted in the African diaspora. We come from broadly diverse educational, professional, and social backgrounds, but we have a common interest: to come together for social networking. We strive to promote social connections between our members, and to promote a healthy and free exchange of information and ideas between the memb …

      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 …

African American Speed Dating- Chicago! Is a group that is exclusively dedicated to promoting and suggesting meet-ups for African American singles ages 21-65.

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 …