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!

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 …

Welcome to the Kingdom Conversational! My name is Zaki! I'm a 26-year-old Natural Hair Stylist, Loctician & Psychology student. As an black enthusiast, my goal is always for my people to come together. So, I wanted to create an environment where we of different beliefs and backgrounds could come together to find a common ground, better understanding, and possible resolution of the conflicts that plague our community! I am Inviting all young professionals, entrepreneurs, students & philanthropist …

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 …

Friendship ; it seems like such a simple thing. No judging or tearing down of character, no need to fix or change the other person. No whisper of jealousy or competition, not even a wink of dishonesty. A person to whom you can be sincere..with whom you never need to pretend.. to whom you never need to defend yourself.. on whom you can depend whether present or absent...with whom you can reveal your true self without fear of betrayal..Who does not feel she owns you because you are her friend..who …

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 …

      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 …

  Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup is a women's natural beauty community started by Rachel Odem. Rachel O. also known as The Natural Beauty Expert is a Makeup Artist whose career spans over 10 years. She has experience in all facets of the beauty industry including TV, retail, photography, and modeling. The purpose of this group is to empower women to embrace natural black beauty. You should join this community if you are looking to be educated, inspired and supported in the natural hair journey …

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 …

*Why Healthy Hair Lovers? It seems like Good Hair Care is an endangered practice. Far too often hair care takes a back seat to style. The truth is, without healthy hair, style is compromised. We believe that "Every Strand Matters". Jacqueline Tarrant & Towanda Coleman are committed to the goal of Healthy Hair!  Jacqueline Tarrant is a 3rd generation hair care expert, founder of Hair Trauma Center Chicago, magazine columnist & author of "Healthy Hair Rehab Now!" In 2007, Jacqueline opened the "Ha …

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 …

I created this meetup group in an attempt to connect with lesbians of Chicago who are not fully "out of the closet" so to speak. I want to create a support network for women who lead heterosexual lifestyles (i.e. married, divorced, separated, dating, single) but who are looking to open up and enjoy who they are with women in similar situations. I want us to have the opportunity to enjoy who we are and be comfortable in our own skin! Who wants to join me? :-)

It’s Time for Singles to Mingle!!! Join us and get ready exciting events each month! Our events are both informative and fun...we leave the decision up to you which ones to RSVP for. Even though we are camping out at Starbucks for our Coffee Talks for the next few months, our events are held in all over Chicago. Our members: Our singles are black professionals who are hip, adventurous, sexy and fun. The Single Mingle group has singles from 24-54. Some have been dating for a while, and others …

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 …

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.