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 …

This is a Hot New African American and other lighter shades of brown, Summer fun, Outdoors group. The groups title comes from the artist Maxwell's 4th Album "Black Summer Nights", which is exactly what we are all about. Bringing California's African American population out the house, clubs and lounges and into the outdoors to bring the heat(sexy) and enjoy the heat all summer long (Cali Summer May-Oct) by part- taking various outdoor activities such as , food festivals, wine festivals ,outdoor c …

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 …

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!

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 …

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Group colors: Green, blue, and black Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion …

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 …

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

Chocolate Dolls is a group designed for women 40 and up. Our purpose is to bring  women together  to encourage each other to enjoy life and be thier very best. They say, "40 is the new 20", but we say "40 is the new 40" and we are loving every minute of it!

Beautiful Women of color that live in LA that are open minded to trying a myriad of activities for fun! From plays to water parks, from the club to the museum, from the beach to a six hour hike! If it's an activity, we are here to do it! Ready to experience life to the fullest!

Can we STOP with the "everything else" dating clubs, disguised as networking, hiking, biking, slushy-making and whatever else, and get down to business! EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!!! You're looking for someone to hold you at night, and still be there in the morning, PERIOD! Sometimes we just look for love in all the wrong places. I've found that if we can connect in the Arts, we potentially can connect on all other levels. EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!!! R&B is smooth, sexy, artistic, and confident. Poetry …

A place where like minded women of color mostly in our 20's & 30's (however we except everyone) can hang out, have fun, meet new friends, and empower one another! A lot of the events I post are free or inexpensive that way everyone can join regardless of their financial situation.  SO Come out and join us for A night on the Town, dinner, dancing, movies, festivals, concerts, red carpet Events, traveling, hiking, Volunteering and so much more!! Whether you're new to Cali or have been here your wh …

Grub Connection - A group for  FOODIES who LOVE, KNOW and APPRECIATE Great Food & Wine and want to connect with others who feel the same! Perhaps your family and current group of friends don't quite get your Passion for food? Are you interested in meeting other foodies in your age range ( 40+) who love trying new restaurants and recipes as much as you do? If you can relate to all of the above, we're the meet up group for you! How we operate is Simple! Click on the Suggest Tab on our site and pos …