I decided to start this group because my partners and I wanted to do something different to assist our people in business. This group will focus on generating support for our many black owned businesses and entrepreneur-ships.Every business owner and entrepreneur will have an opportunity to present their business plan or idea to strengthen and connect with the black community in an informal setting. (Please dress business casual)

"Why are women so crazy?" "Why are men so shallow?" "How do I best express to someone when I am interested (or not interested) romantically?" Do you find yourself asking these questions when you meet someone of the opposite sex? If you are Black, single, between the ages of 35 and 50, and seriously interested in a healthy, long-term relationship, then you should attend these meetups. You should also attend these meetups if you want to: - have healthier, more confident conversations with the opp …

This is a group is created to help Black Alumni from the University of California at Berkeley to connect and fellowship. We can get together and connect, hang out and network. MeetUp is just seemed like a really good format to faciliate this. I also think it would be really great for us to get to know and support the current Black Community at Cal. When I was at Cal I didn't really know any alumni and now I am an alumni I find that I don't really know any current students. I think it would be gr …

Black Founders connects black tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and around the world. Our mission is to increase the number of successful black entrepreneurs in tech. We are an inclusive group of entrepreneurs and welcome all to join the community. 

The Bay Area’s premier Social Group. The Unique One’s brings together a collective mix of Black Professionals for great outings and great events.  The Unique One’s Organizers believe in providing quality events for the black professional to remember for years to come. Sunday Dinners, Bowling nights, day trips, and Wine tastings, group travel and many other great family style events make The Unique One’s a great Social Group to be a part of. We look forward to you joining our family for great eve …

Young Blacks of the Bay™ celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the Bay Area through a variety of events that won't break the bank. Experience local culture, friendship, and networking with open-minded professionals in their twenties (21+) and thirties. YBB consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about Bay Area culture. Furthermore, we welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, religions, etc. For more details about th …

East Bay Black Professionals is a diverse and dynamic group of professional people living in the East Bay but we welcome black professionals from all over the Bay Area. Join us! It’s is a great way to network with professionals in a social setting. We'll do everything from rock climbing and concerts to seminars and casual networking. We hold social networking events such as dinners, dancing, lounges, bowling, outdoor events, wine trips, and much more! We are professionals and we understand the v …

Engage in lively discussion and debate around Nicholas Taleb's Black Swan Theory, which states that: - There is a disproportionate role of high-impact, hard to predict, rare events that are beyond the realm of normal expectations in history, science, finance and technology - It is difficult to compute the probability of such rare events using scientific methods (due to the nature of small probabilities), and - There is a psychological headwind that makes people individually and collectively blin …

Onyx is a Black Professionals group that plans various social networking events throughout the Bay Area but primarily in the Pennisula and South Bay. Once you join, please check out our frequently asked questions page at http://blackbiz.meetup.com/233/pages/Onyx_FAQs/

Providing opportunities for Black singles to meet each other for love, friendship and companionship. If you want safe, no-pressure ways to meet singles in your area you've come to the right place. Events are purposefully created to enhance your chances to meet someone and have a good time.   We ask all Members to display a current profile picture of yourself and to fully respond to all profile questions so that other singles may readily identify you at our events.

Classy, BlackGirl the Professional Network's mission is to encourage women to subscribe to a more upscale set of social and professional standards through networking, socializing and lifestyle experiences in a sisterly and fun environment! We Host amazing mixers, social outings, educational seminars and professional coaching solutions for Black Women in Business!

We are redefining a "Black Sheep" as: a person who contributes innovative and meaningful ideas and action to the world because of his/her willingness to deviate from the accepted standards of his/her groups. This group supports and nurtures the willingness to be different, as it can be hard to go against the grain...and that is often where brilliance flourishes. We are forming a community that supports individuality. If you are into art, creation, philosophy, wellness, and self-growth, have a vi …

I lived in the Napa Valley for 23 years, and in that time, discovered wonderful places that I like to think of as "God's hidden treasures." Thru this Meetup Group, I would like to introduce you to some of those places.  Since I started this meetup I have relocated to Oakland.  I'm hoping that this Meetup group will provide opportunities for Black Professionals in the North and East Bay to mingle. Regardless of where you live, if you are interested in Stepping, Winetasting, Exploring, & Enjoying …

… *wink* Who Should Join This Group: HBCU graduates Those who attended HBCUs BLACK Greek-letter organization members

… About Harold: He is the author of more than ten best-selling photography books including "The Photoshop Darkroom" series from Focal Press and "Creative Black & White" and all the other books in the Creative series from Wiley Publishing. Harold is one of the most widely acclaimed digital photographers working today. This meetup is for you if you would like to take your photography to the next level, or if you want to know more about Harold's creative approach.

This group is for women in the Peninsula & South Bay who are interested in going natural or are on the natural hair journey. I want to create a network of natural women who can educate and inspire each other. This group is open to women who are thinking of going natural or transitioning as well. I am not a natural hair expert but have learned a lot about natural hair care and styling online. Reading blogs and watching videos is great but I'd love to connect with natural women in the community fa …