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 …

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 …

This group gives single black professionals in the Chicago area an opportunity to meet new associates, friends, and hopefully someone special through singles mixers, speed dating events, and group dating!

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. Many 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 …

If you're a woman who is seeking your higher self in some capacity - recognition, deeper-more meaningful relationships, more money, better home environment, a healthier body, mental stability, emotional wellness, or spiritual healing - then look no further! This group is all about empowering your whole self. We do this through regular gatherings where industry leaders educate us on how to be truly unstoppable women. It's a safe, fun, and harmonious environment where we can be our authentic selve …

This group is a space for women of different nationalities and walks of life to come together as a unified front for self-empowerment and the good of the community. Color Girls inspire through sharing, influence by doing good and impact by paying it forward. It is our goal to restore the idea of women of substance in modern-day society, build one another up and leave a strong legacy for the generations to come. For more information, please visit - http://shesincolor.wordpress.com

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 …

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!

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 …

Kurly Gurl Nation is a group of women who embrace their natural kinks, curls and swirls. We are excited to embrace the natural beauty within our hair. For years, we have followed the crowd. Well no longer are we crowd followers but trend setters. Join us as we embrace, encourage and grow on our journey with natural beauty.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

digitalundivided GROW Chicago is a monthly meet up of digital companies founded/co-founded by black women working together to GROW their tech-based companies from Idea to MVP to Growth and then Exit. Sponsored by digitalundivided, a company that builds forward thinking initiatives that change the digital space.

The sole purpose of AMBWP♥ is too empower newbies, influence AMBW virgins, and allow AMBW oldies to educate the new. Not only do we encourage interactions between Asian men and Black Women, but we support you through that relation (the good and bad). Join to gain knowledge tHAT will further help you through AMBW endeavors, and relationships. AMBWP♥ is not always about finding the one or hooking up, but gaining the courage to say Hi & Building friendships. Interaction is “NOW”, and it begins with …

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 New Lenox at Starbucks. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com

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 abo …

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 …

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  an …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

OBJECTIVE This group is designed for exclusive group of women that is focused on learning about different areas/professions today women entrepreneurs have been progressing in with full confidence and achieving new highs every day. The group facilitates building, encouraging, motivating and inspiring women to go after their dreams and to pursue whatever passions they may have. We pride ourselves on Faith, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Structure, Excellence, Loyalty and Teamwork. We call …

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! We'll h …

Mothers of Color in the Western Burbs Meetup Group brings mothers and mothers to be of color together in the Western Suburbs. Most of our meet ups will take place in the Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Hindsdale, Darien, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Clarenden Hills, and Oak Brook area. This group is for Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms in the area for friendship, support, and encouragement. Our members will meet regularly for picnics, moms night outs, lunches, dinners, …

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 …

Welcome to Natural Hair Bride online community. Whether you are a naturally curly bride to be, a natural bride renewing your vows, a naturalista attending a wedding, or wedding curious, the Natural Hair Bride online community is the place for you! Creator, Roshunda Russell started the online community after being a bride nearly three years ago and struggling to decide whether to wear a weave or her natural coils to say I do. Without any style ideas, she opted for straight weave and regretted the …

Welcome to Curl Girl Biz! This group is for ladies in the Greater Chicagoland Area (Northwest Indiana and Chicago etc...) who are transitioning to natural hair, wear their natural, and basically love all things pertaining to Natural Hair! There will be events for naturals to meet, network, and have good times with other naturals or soon to be naturals in our area. We encourage every woman to embrace her natural texture. Our meetups will range from different topics such as transitioning to caring …

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 …