We understand that like minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances amongst each other. If you are career-minded, confident, possess upstanding character with a strong will and vision, this meetup is for you. A gathering of Black Professionals from all over the Los Angeles area who come together in a social and informal setting to make new friends and contacts in the professional arena. There will be many professional events including monthly …

This group is specifically for single African-American and Latino professionals interested in meeting other like-minded professionals for the purpose of finding love! This group is owned and operated by matchmaking agency, Shawn Mackenzi Agency. We all know how difficult it is to find honest, intelligent, and driven people in Los Angeles. This group will take away some of that hardship. Each month, this group will hold a networking event at one of Los Angeles premier restaurants. We will eat, we …

Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

Pentecostal Professionals Are you saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost and that with a mighty burning fire? Are you dedicated to excellence in your profession and holiness in your walk? Are you tired of going to professional mixers held at a bar or the club where everybody's drinking and it feels like a meat market? Then this group is for you! Hang out with spiritually-minded people with similar life experiences who share your faith! We'll provide you with opportunities to network with …

Founded in December 2009 by Jamika Jermon, Young Blacks of LA celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the LA Area with diverse weekly events (that won't break the bank). Experience local culture, networking, and substance with open-minded, educated professionals in their twenties and thirties.YBLA consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about the LA Area culture. Furthermore, our group welcomes people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientat …

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

As I look around there are several mens Meetups, where men can get together and focus on all sorts of things. Black men have some unique issues in the Los Angeles diaspora, so let's unit the brothas. This group will be mostly social, barbecues, beach parties, and any events that uplift the brothers. Membership is open to anyone. All members in good standing can host events through this group. My only requirement is that events hosted at members houses are completely free to members of this group …

The perfect group for So Cal brothers and all the ladies who are interested in exploring new, exciting interactions and relationships with LA area black men!

We offer you more than networking and referrals because we are a “Business Development” group. Our program offers you more value for your time, money and resources because in addition to gaining valuable and credible business contacts that will help you to weather the storm of the current economy, we also help you to become a stronger business owner. Most importantly, we help you to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We d …

Shades of Soul Mission Statement Shades of Soul, is a social network connecting women on color (in their 20s and 30s) in the Los Angeles area. “Our name” attempts to recognize that black women come in a variety of hues and colors, and we bring a different range of experiences and backgrounds to any ensemble. As such, there is no one typical member, instead there are many adjectives that could be used to describe the average woman in our group: positive, creative, driven, artistic, business-mind …

Dating for African American women in LA is HARD! I've been taught when we came here in the hulls of boats the men became women and the women became men. One of the many benefits of being feminine is being cherished and protected. We were neither, so we had to learn how to fight. Choosing to be vulnerable, sexy and respecting to attract a masculine, successful cherishing man can feel life threatening. This group for us, teaches you, supports you, and gives you the 'how to' even when you are afra …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

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 …

FellowshipEvents - Southern California is a Meetup group for saved, spirit-filled Christians who are young urban professionals. We aspire to fellowship with other like-minded believers through fun social and networking activities that enhance and encourage a Christ-centered lifestyle. Check out our Los Angeles FellowshipEvents Calendar at www. FellowshipEvents.com, the premiere destination connecting  young urban professionals with Christian events and Godly fellowship! You can also find us on …

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 Redondo Beach at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore on the first Saturday of the month from 4pm to 6pm. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more at our web site www.mochagirlsread.com

Our group is about getting out and enjoying what life has to offer. Everyone is welcome. We like to party, go on trips, celebrate each other and have fun. This is everyones group. Enjoy!

Mocha Chip Book Club is designed to help our kids explore and enjoy learning that includes African diaspora history and culture, beyond the Black History Month in February. As parents of color, we want our kids to embrace their heritage as well as love their hair, lips, nose, and skin tone—characteristics that are rarely celebrated or revered as beautiful. Book clubs are generally a more social, less academic way to explore comprehension and meaning while learning from the insights of others. Th …

Mountain Movers: A Network of Christian Professionals is a faith-based, non-profit organization with a threefold mission to: EQUIP Christian professionals to cultivate Christ-centered family and work lives. ENGAGE biblical principles in the area of personal finances and to steward God's given wealth and resources for His Kingdom purposes. BUILD a strong, supportive community of Christian professionals who can connect and socialize without compromising Christian values and ethics. Our vision is …

The purpose of this group is to connect with other high level professionals advising clients. The ideal member is a professional advising small and medium size businesses in this area. Agendas for events will be education based.  Anyone pushing referrals or direct solicitation will be promptly uninvited.

Come out for a night of fun, friends and food. Karaoke, games, dancing, eating and socializing. If you have never been to our meetups, then you are in for a treat.  If you like asian men or black women then come out and party with us.  We will be hosting a variety of fun activities each month to make new friends.  You dont want to miss it.

We offer you more than networking and referrals because we are a “Business Development” group. Our program offers you more value for your time, money and resources because in addition to gaining valuable and credible business contacts that will help you to weather the storm of the current economy, we also help you to become a stronger business owner. Most importantly, we help you to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We d …

This is a group designed to bring together non-black women who would love to meet and explore relationships with LA area black men!

Do you love to jam with other musicians? This group meets once a month (every second Tuesday of the month at 10pm) at a club in Santa Monica. Cheep beer and a really great place to network with other musicians, for creative projects, or just hanging out. We will decide on a "set" ahead of time and everyone will get a chance to play along and will solo if desired. This jam night is open to all instrumentalists and all vocalists. So that everyone gets stage time we ask that musicians sign up in g …

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA/OC area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies and theater that prominently and positively display African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American themes, directors screenwriters and actors as well. When new African American films are released …

Includes workout, post workout nutrition class, wellness evaluation and  body fat testing.  We started this group to promote the healthy active lifestyle. YOGAFIT  is an ALL Levels indoor class designed to support the health and well being of the community. YOGAFIT  is designed to create a fun and encouraging environment that supports the beginner while also pushing the advanced yogi.  Be sure to RSVP and feel free to bring a friend or two. NAMASTE

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 are 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.