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The Black Authors Network (BAN) is dedicated to providing information to help black business professionals and authors gain access to the black consumer and to helping promote the growth of black businesses, art, music and literature. The Black Authors Network, is here to bring people together, to create a dialogue, and share valuable resourc |
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African-American Lit Fans
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Tired of the same ole book club meetings and book signings? Are you tired of the required monthly reads and just want to converse and have fun while meeting others who have your same interest in books? Not Your Traditional Book Club caters to the urban reader who loves to read but appreciates getting out and mixing while meeting their favorite u |
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BWGA is a professional organization that supports writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network of over 500 creative literary professionals nationwide. With our diverse background and extraordinary pool o |
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Meet fellow booklovers as we read and discuss books at the Borders at the Cap Center. |
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Washington, DC | Jul 3, 2008 | |
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Alexandria, VA | Jun 19, 2008 | |
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Gaithersburg, MD | Jun 17, 2008 | |
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“ A recent graduate with B.A. in French looking to connect with French speaker and (West) Africans. ” |
Gwynn Oak, MD | Jun 16, 2008 |
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Washington, DC | Jun 15, 2008 | |
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Severn, MD | Jun 14, 2008 | |
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Washington, DC | May 29, 2008 | |
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Falls Church, VA | May 19, 2008 | |
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“ I want these meetings because I'm new to this area (from D.C.) and I'm having a hard time meeting like minded sistahs my age (25) to talk to and just kick it with, shop with, etc. Oh! and most conversations start with my hair : ) (I'm on the right) ” |
Laurel, MD | May 14, 2008 |
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Baltimore, MD | May 11, 2008 | |
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Baltimore, MD | May 4, 2008 | |
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“ Hi, I am interested in African/African American connections ” |
Washington, DC | Apr 23, 2008 |
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Arlington, VA | Mar 27, 2008 | |
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Greenbelt, MD | Mar 24, 2008 | |
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“ Hello all! I have done a limited amount of travel but plan on changing that. I look forward to meeting everyone and taking some fun trips! ” |
Lanham, MD | Mar 21, 2008 |
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Washington, DC | Mar 7, 2008 | |
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Washington, DC | Feb 29, 2008 | |
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Laurel, MD | Feb 25, 2008 | |
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Washington, DC | Feb 25, 2008 | |
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Washington, DC | Feb 20, 2008 | |
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Baltimore, MD | Jan 28, 2008 | |
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Leesburg, VA | Jan 28, 2008 | |
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Germantown, MD | Jan 25, 2008 | |
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Elkridge, MD | Jan 15, 2008 | |
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“ My name is Ella D. Curry I'm the CEO of EDC Creations, a marketing and branding firm in MD. I work with self-published authors through mentoring programs, Internet workshops, marketing and branding coaching. Meetup would be a great place to network. ” |
Washington, DC | Jan 14, 2008 |
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Columbia, MD | Nov 18, 2007 | |
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“ I'm new to the area and I'd like to meet people who share similar interest. It would be great to find a mentor as well. ” |
Woodbridge, VA | Nov 15, 2007 |
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Baltimore, MD | Nov 15, 2007 | |
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“ I would like to meet new friends. ” |
Woodbridge, VA | Nov 9, 2007 |
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Washington, DC | Nov 5, 2007 | |
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Baltimore, MD | Nov 5, 2007 | |
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Bowie, MD | Oct 29, 2007 | |
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“ "My name is Lynnette M. Jewell and I'm the Owner of Solutions 4 Wealth. I'm in business along with my husband Edward Jewell. We are Educational & Health Consultants. But our main goal is to teach and educate everybody on a Diffferent Economic Reality ” |
Pomfret, MD | Oct 26, 2007 |
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“ Just want to meet some cool and interesting people. ” |
Upper Marlboro, MD | Oct 23, 2007 |
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Rockville, MD | Oct 19, 2007 | |
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“ Greetings! I would like meet new individuals of Alkebulan (pronounced al-kha-boo-lan) descent. Interested in expand knowledge about Black history and culture as well. ” |
Baltimore, MD | Oct 13, 2007 |
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Temple Hills, MD | Oct 6, 2007 | |
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Washington, DC | Sep 29, 2007 | |
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Washington, DC | Sep 27, 2007 | |
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Washington, DC | Sep 20, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because it is a good way to meet new people ” |
Laurel, MD | Sep 16, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy running inside on my treadmill daily and would like to run outside 5 to 6 days per week. Would like to have a patner (s) to run with. At some point would love to run 5K, 10K, etc. ” |
Dumfries, VA | Sep 12, 2007 |
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Woodbridge, VA | Sep 11, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because i wanna meet people ” |
Washington, DC | Sep 9, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to meet African Americans in Montgomery County. ” |
Rockville, MD | Sep 2, 2007 |
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Bowie, MD | Sep 1, 2007 | |
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Baltimore, MD | Aug 31, 2007 | |
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“ 29 y/o woman with a passion for literature. I'm an avid reader and have tons of books in my library. Looking to meet others with that same passion to discuss good works. ” |
Greenbelt, MD | Aug 28, 2007 |
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Baltimore, MD | Aug 28, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people who share the same interest. ” |
Laurel, MD | Aug 27, 2007 |
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“ Hi: My have a 5 year old son. I do fundraising http://fundraisers.meetup.com/ |
District Heights, MD | Aug 21, 2007 |
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“ I see the local Meetups as a means to meet, socialize and network with professionals. ” |
Washington, DC | Aug 17, 2007 |
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Arlington, VA | Aug 16, 2007 | |
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“ Hey All! I'm a local Marketing Consultant by day (in between playing paintball, lazertag, sleeping, etc!). I?m always networking & I figure everybody knows somebody I need to know and hopefully I can return the favor ;) ” |
Gaithersburg, MD | Aug 14, 2007 |
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Bowie, MD | Aug 14, 2007 | |
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“ The idea of advocacy is important with the pending 2008 election - I wanna hear where Black people "believe" critical issues and solutions are for us. ” |
Washington, DC | Aug 1, 2007 |
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Washington, DC | Jul 30, 2007 | |
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Gwynn Oak, MD | Jul 14, 2007 | |
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Fairfax, VA | Jul 11, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I have been natural for about a year (loving it!) and I would like to exchange ideas on maintaining/managing, for I haven't a clue as to how to make it look presentable. ” |
Washington, DC | Jul 9, 2007 |
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“ Hello, My name is Zuchelle Henry, I just relocated to the D.C. metro area about a month ago. I love movies and I am loking forward to meeting and going to the movies with everyone. ” |
Fairfax, VA | Jun 24, 2007 |
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“ Hello, I am in the Alexandria VA Area , joined this group so that I can connect with others and also NETWORK and PROMOTE my Jewelry Business and other ideas that I may have. ” |
Alexandria, VA | Jun 22, 2007 |
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Bowie, MD | Jun 10, 2007 | |
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Laurel, MD | Jun 7, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups in NC because I am looking to join up with others so that we can have ndombolo classes. I love my blackness and would love to join with others to express our culture and originality. ” |
Washington, DC | May 31, 2007 |
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Baltimore, MD | May 18, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because it'll be nice to meet present competitors, other amateurs, and enthusiast who share a love for the sport. ” |
Reston, VA | May 18, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I think it would be a great benefit to me. ” |
Alexandria, VA | May 10, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I would really like to meet individuals who share a love of African/African-American culture. ” |
Washington, DC | May 4, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because i want to express the beauty and power of my people with people who look like me. ” |
Capitol Heights, MD | Apr 26, 2007 |
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Laurel, MD | Apr 25, 2007 | |
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“ I love poetry! ” |
Fort Washington, MD | Apr 24, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and I'm intereted in meeting some friendly brotha's and sista's ” |
Rockville, MD | Apr 18, 2007 |
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College Park, MD | Apr 6, 2007 | |
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Washington, DC | Apr 6, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and I am trying to build a social life in those things that interest me ” |
Gwynn Oak, MD | Apr 3, 2007 |
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Washington, DC | Mar 31, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other naturals. ” |
Clinton, MD | Mar 20, 2007 |
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Suitland, MD | Mar 8, 2007 | |
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Rockville, MD | Mar 1, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I need the interaction with like-minded women ( and I totally missed the opportunity to join a sorority way back when). ” |
Baltimore, MD | Mar 1, 2007 |
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“ Hello, I just love to read all kinds of book. Would love to join your group. :) ” |
Bowie, MD | Feb 28, 2007 |
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Baltimore, MD | Feb 25, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because my Shih Tzu is very actve and fun-loving. I want to keep her active and happy. ” |
Gaithersburg, MD | Feb 24, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in networking and meeting new people. ” |
Washington, DC | Feb 22, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learing about my culture. ” |
Baltimore, MD | Feb 8, 2007 |
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Upper Marlboro, MD | Jan 23, 2007 | |
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Washington, DC | Jan 13, 2007 | |
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Baltimore, MD | Jan 3, 2007 | |
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Glen Burnie, MD | Dec 25, 2006 | |
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“ I host two of the hottest open mics- Both have real cool vibes n a live band. Mondays in DC - The H St Martini Lounge (1236 H St. NE). Tuesdays in B-more - The Haven (Northwood Shoppng Center) across from Morgan St U. FMI: mrkeeponmoving@gmail.com ” |
Baltimore, MD | Dec 17, 2006 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because would like to broaden my knowledge and meet new people. ” |
Fairfax, VA | Dec 12, 2006 |
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Arlington, VA | Dec 12, 2006 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I took "The BIG Chop" and removed all traces of perm from my hair and it was the best thing that I could have done for myself! I want to meet up with others who wear natural hair to discuss styling maintenence etc.. ” |
Baltimore, MD | Dec 9, 2006 |
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Columbia, MD | Nov 18, 2006 | |
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“ I want local African-American Authors Meetups because I am a writer and need emotional support and encouragement! ” |
Baltimore, MD | Nov 10, 2006 |
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“ Hey! I love meeting new people and participating in fun and interesting activities. ” |
Baltimore, MD | Oct 2, 2006 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because i don't have a car and i don't want to depend on anyone to attend meetings plus i am a professional in the music industry and would really like to spread my wings in the fashion world as well. ” |
Windsor Mill, MD | Sep 10, 2006 |
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Arlington, VA | Aug 20, 2006 | |
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Alexandria, VA | Aug 8, 2006 |
96/ but can't wait to have fun with the group. Nearby cities: Washington, Baltimore, Fairfax, Arlington, Rockville, Alexandria, Reston, Falls Church, Columbia, Woodbridge, Manassas, Ashburn, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Herndon, Fredericksburg, Sterling, Vienna, Springfield, Mc Lean, Leesburg, Frederick, Centreville
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"I promise to attend the first Meetup"
7 people pledged
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"I'll help organize our Meetups"
7 people pledged
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"I can chip in money toward group expenses"
3 people pledged
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"I have an idea for our first Meetup"
2 people pledged
• Mo
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"I'm happy to bring some food to our Meetup"
6 people pledged
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"I would love to share my expertise"
4 people pledged
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"I'll spread the word about the Meetup"
8 people pledged
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"I know a great place to meet"
1 person pledged
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"I pledge to attend meetings when possible and help however I can"
1 person pledged
• Juanita
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"I want weekly social events too!"
1 person pledged
