Azul Salam Shalom Bonjour, Whether you are a Maghrebian, have Maghrebian heritage or just like Maghrebian culture?. If you like couscous, if you are Berber, Arab, Sepharadic, Sahraoui, or ... if you are from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, Libya and Tunisia... then this is your meetup! « Tu vas aller à droite, à gauche, en haut, au milieu... Attention. Même si tu changes ta tête, même si tu parle l'anglais, même si tu as beaucoup de tampons dans ton passeport... Même si tu rentre dans une piscine …

Meet other local members of the Africana.com community, discuss news from the continent with guest speakers, see films, socialize, get involved, network. Calendar of great events around the city is updated frequently. Become an assistant organizer and help plan events at our midtown center - all good ideas are welcome!

Meet other local Swahili language speakers and students to share culture and practice the language. Swahili speakers wanting to practice English are welcome! Wapo waswahili wenyewe na wengine wanaojifanya au wanaojifunza. Tunakutana kuchangiana mambo ya utamaduni na kuongea lugha yenyewe. Karibu kujiunga nasi!

New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

The Art Collectors Network focuses on seasoned and new art collectors who are interested in learning more about contemporary African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American art. Our central focus is to make the collecting process less intimidating for members at all levels by providing greater exposure and information. We will create opportunities for our members to meet artists and dealers, view exceptional works of art, acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary art movements …

See and experience first hand, the inner workings, of the worlds most exciting Food Scene while you cook, taste, tour and work side by side with the people that make it happen. Meet top New York Chefs, feast on the most enticing foods at legendary restaurants and shops, for once in a lifetime experiences, you’ll never forget. Discover the life, pulse and culture of New York's Food Scene as we take you on and off the beaten path, to explore the inner working of the city's rich and proud culinary …

FindingMyRoots brings people from all walks of life to learn African dance, drumming and appreciate the art, in NEW YORK. We do our upmost best to give our clients the best attention and we see to it that we live up to our expectation. African dance is one of the most beneficial dance because it allows you to stay fit while also relaxing your mind, body and soul. For 1,000's of years the glorious sound of drumming have been admired. It has been used to alert villages of war, entertain it's viewe …

This is a group for rugby fans who want to take in games at arguably the best venue in all of NYC. Watch 6-Nations, Tri-Nations, the World Cup, and club matches. The location is in Williamsburg/Greepoint, at Berry Park, which has an 18 foot screen and HD projector. And the sound isn't in the background - tt's booming, as it should be. This place is the next best thing to watching matches live. And the beer and food are top-drawer. If watching rugby gets you in the mood to play, I also organi …

If you loved the show or just the lifestyle and energy depicted, this is your meetup. The original SATC group was founded in the sister city, London http://www.meetup.com/Sex-The-City-London/ I can tell you there were some serious socialites and good times had in The Big Smoke. So, the gauntlet has been thrown down to the ultra fabulous New Yorkers. Join like-minded SATC members and trendy socialites as we make new friendships and enjoy our beloved New York City. This meetup isn't exclusive t …

Hi ladies! If you have recently moved to NYC, or have been living here for awhile but still looking for a great group of girlfriends - this is the place for you! This group is ideal for women who are 21+ and have relocated from overseas or other locations in the US. Expat Girlfriends is a great foundation to establish friendships and discover the best of NYC. ALL members are welcome and all we ask is that you bring a young, fun and down to earth attitude. There is not a maximum age limit to join …

What is Techmeetups? TechMeetups has been setup to create a global network of Tech communities from San Francisco to Sydney. We believe that Tech communities are isolated and great things can be achieved if we connect within our cities and outside our borders. Our goal is to create a global Tech cluster of over 50 inter-connected Tech communities by 2013. Our global community started out with the launch of the London Silicon Roundabout Tech community in December 2010. Following it's success in …

The African professional network, AfriPRO, is a worldwide network of motivated and dedicated young African professionals at home and in the diaspora, working together to build a prosperous, united and stronger Africa for now and the future.

This group is for charity lovers. If you want to help other girls, children and women in different parts of Africa. We will focus on education, eye openers, volunteering. Potential members are those who are interested in charity works, and or volunteering. A little goes a very long way.

Come learn the hottest new dance to hit the USA!! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of this new generation’s desir …

This Meet-up group is formed to empower communities through designing and building sustainable structures, educating local workforce in construction methods and establishing community programs that promote development. Communities with limited access to resources will benefit from the group's accomplishments. This is a group committed to making a difference in the world by completing design / build projects for people in need. Our first undertaking is to design and build two schools for orphana …

I heard an interesting quote from a friend "Africa needs investments. Not just charity". Everyday there are more and more opportunities for business on this great continent and I'd love to meetup with others to discuss and act on possible opportunities. Entrepreneurs, business people or just people interested in opportunities in Africa are welcome!

This group is composed of African-Americans (in the Diaspora or already on the continent of Africa (African Americas or Africans (preferred)) who are transitioning to Africa who seek vertical and horizontal cross-support. Whether you are transitioning for a vacation, work assignment, entrepreneurship – ranging from farming to filmmaking or retail to telecommunications - or retirement, we are here to work with you, hear your story, take your advice, or if needed, give our best to make your move a …

We are lovers of Nigerian Movies and Music. This is a platform where we can share and display Africa's #1 Entertainment Industry to the whole world. You don’t have to be Nigerian or African to become a member, just your love for the industry. In this group we’ll learn to understand what is happening in the industry, watch movies, and dance to latest music. Network and connect with people of the same interest. So, come join the fun and celebrate Africa’s pride. Naija Rules!

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

Does it seem that our modern society has fallen out of step with our long held traditions and social mores? The Center for the Restoration of Ma'at seeks to reconnect us with the ancient wisdom of Egypt (Kemet). Activities include monthly museum tours, college-level courses (in-person and online), lectures/workshops, and annual study tours to Egypt and other international locations. The Center also produces the weekly television show, Kemetic Legacy Today. The Center is directed by Jabari Osaze. …

Sharing East Asia is an eclectic and informal collective of fellows and friends, dedicated and devoted to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam), as well as to both Asia and Eurasia, and to both Oceania and the Pacific as related to East Asia.  The fellows and friends which comprise the Membership of Sharing East Asia, seek to exchange and share most anything and most everything about and of East Asia and East Asians.  Further, Sharing East Asia hopes to create, expand and promote the broad …

Finally, New York has a night dedicated to cutting edge African culture. "Made in Africa" brings, a pan-African music night thrown by young urban Africans. "Made in Africa" will feature music from across the African continent and beyond. The event brings an international ambiance and caters to diverse crowd. If you are curious about African music, this is the place. If you are looking for the Best African soiree, this is the Hottest event in the city. So, out with the old and in with the New. …

The African Diaspora Group (ADG) is a network of highly skilled African professionals/entrepreneurs/ investors who meet once a month to share best practices and build business opportunities. ADG provides a platform that facilitates high-level introductions and bolster new ventures.

Community focused on the Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) space. Goal is to share experiences, advices, and tool for this growing alternative asset class. US P2P Exchanges: Lending Club, Prosper International Exchanges: Zopa (UK), Squirrl (UK), Ratesetter (UK), Folk-Folk (UK), isepankur (Estonia), Rainfin (South Africa), Afluenta (Argentina) What is Peer to Peer Lending? * Current consumer banking market makes standard borrowing at reasonable rates impossible for some. *Peer to Peer lending provide …

Tired of being presumed guilty because you're a man? Tired of the presumption that women are victims and cannot possibly be victimizers? Tired of witnessing or being victimized by women's abuses of their privilege? Tired of watching movies that valorize women who bully men, who villify them, who slap them? Tired of flirtatious women's sense of entitlement to your chivalrous attention? This group is for men who want to raise awareness of those aspects of our country's gender double standard that …

Ce groupe a pour but de créer une communauté francophone africaine d’entreprises, d’investisseurs et d’apporteurs d’affaires. Il est ouvert a toute personnes sans distinction de race.

Africans Walking for a Cause (New York City) Goal: This is an open group for people of African origin in New York AND all others who support their efforts: to promote the act of giving and generosity through participation in charity walks/runs around New York City and to that end promote good health. Joining the Africans Walking for a Cause group is a great way to give back to the community while meeting like-minded individuals who are social conscious, positive, and active. Many of the causes …

Founded in March 2012, the Association of African Journalists and Writers (AAJW), a New York-based organization is the first membership-only organization and unified platform for African journalists and African media to connect; network; collaborate; and promote better reporting and understanding of Africa and African communities living in North America. AAJW welcomes Africans and Friends of Africa who are interested in an accurate and informed portrayal of the Africa and African communities liv …