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 …

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 …

As Dr. A.R Bernard says, "we don't grow in isolation, we grow in community". This group is being formed to create a community of African American women in the SW suburbs of Chicago. We have a lot to share...friendship, wisdom, kindness, laughter and FUN!. Let's get together to enjoy some great books, fab food, shows, travel, and other excellent adventures. If you are a mature woman who is married or single, working or retired, you are welcome. Just be positive minded and open to new friendships. …

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!

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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 …

DREAM MKE mission is to educate, accelerate and empower underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Milwaukee Region. We envision a Milwaukee in which no one is limited by their circumstances. You join DREAM MKE because you believe that the whole is bigger than the sums of its parts and that you want to become an active part of a trusted community where people help each other towards creating more positive impact. Join a local community of tech entrepreneurs,thought leaders, executives, and investors. …

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 …

“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands” -Christina G. Rossetti Meet other black women in Naperville and surrounding areas who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs. You will meet active & inspiring women like yourself who crave the connection of other down-to-earth, educated, ambitious, family-oriented women. Tofu encompass …

Established in 2007, the NW Suburban Sisters Meetup Group brings women of color together in the western and northwestern suburbs to provide an outlet from the vicious family-work-school cycle of which so many of us often find ourselves trapped. This group is for women who enjoy high tea, dining at unique ethnic restaurants, theatrical productions, wine tastings, day spas, canoeing, volunteering, traveling, engaging in book discussions, and discussing current events. THIS MEETUP GROUP IS CURRENTL …

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.

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, …

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 …

I would like to start a group with some positive, intelligent ladies between the ages of 35 and up, who are also looking for new girlfriends to hang out with in the West and northwest suburbs. Are you ready to start enjoying life again? then come and join us. Sometimes life can get so hectic that we forget to relax, breath and have some fun. I am a newly divorced women, who is just ready to live life to fullest again. So, I'm calling all women who feel the same to come and join The Happy Sista's …

This group has a business and peer-to-peer networking focus. Created for a diverse group of women business owners, entrepreneurs and women aspiring to start their own business. We will focus on all aspects of business, life, finance and marketing, but have fun doing it. This group will share resoource information such as books, innovative marketing strategies, ways to help create balance in our lives and all around healthy lifestyle concepts. Our Motto "Good Health Equals Financial Wealth", we w …

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 …