“ I want these local Meetups because I am of the Ifa/Orisa tradition. Herbs are very important to our being and life. I would also like to broaden my knowledge base of wicca, pagan, etc. ”

“ I am Worokya, from Liberia though born in NY. I would love to get together with my African brothers and sisters as well as those who love our land. ”

“ Keichelle Monea is a NJ licensed cosmetologist, Sisterlocks consultant, instructor & locktician of over 17 yrs. Her eye for detail, color & creativity have brought her many happy clients, from different destinations seeking her signature looks. ”

“ PwC - Transaction Services Director ”

“ My name is Michelle Cowin. I am a small business owner of a film promotion company called Life as a Lemon Productions. We help promote diversity and multiculturalism in film, theatre, and art. I reside in Brooklyn, New York. www.lifeasalemon.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am in search of a true reality of god. as an african american i feel that my salvation lies in the worship of my ancestors ”

“ Hello there. I would like to join local meetups in order to meet optimistic life enjoying proessionals like myself. ”

“ I moved to NJ from tx, and I am looking for Nigerian friends. ”

“ Black African Consciousness Collective: to discuss, edify and study how Black African Consciousness can allow Black people to coalesce economically, politically, spiritually and culturally toward a collective Consciousness. ”

“ WASSUP AFRICANS - IT'S YA BOY, WHITEBOY PEE AND IT'S ABOUT TIME WE GET THE PROPER RECOGNITION!!! JUNE 14TH, 2008 - ALL ARE INVITED - SEE FLYERS FOR ALL DETAILS!!! ”

“ Hello, My name is Cassandra but I like to be called Cassie for short I am a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 1. In my spare time I am a girl scout leader, love bowling going to the movies tanking walks around new york. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get involved and meet people with the same interest as I have. ”

“ I would love to learn Arabic but am really just a beginner (still learning alphabet but know some basic words). Please contact me if you think this group is suitable for me. ”

“ I am a single sporty fem lesbian who is looking to complete the other half of a single lesbian family. I am a teacher, home owner, sensitive, loving, and supportive. Deb ”

“ I love camping! Excited to meet some folks to share a fun day or two in the great outdoors. ”

“ Looking forward to meeting you all ”

“ We are a starting Group that is putting together a project Of building a non-profit organization to build School in West Africa the country that we will be starting in is Freetown Sierra Leone. We manufacture Our Natural body lotions, hand lotions ”

“ Hi my name is Onye. I am a member under my mothers membership. The reason I am joining this group is because I want to show that even though children lost their parents to HIV AIDS they can still have somebody who loves them like a parent would. I a ”

“ Howzit!!! ”

“ Hello to all...I'm very passionate about african issues especially the orphans that are now living in poverty. I'm an african myself now living in Brooklyn, New York. I would love for this meetup group to do more for these kids.. ”

“ I run an organization call Clinics Rising that features stories of people doing amazing things in health care globally. Our first story is of a small rural clinic in Northern Rwanda. ”

“ i work at the un so its only natural that i would join ”

“ new to this thing.. 24/m/nj/cali.. work to hard, just an hobby.. ”

“ Hello, Im looking to expand my social networking group, meet connect and make new friends. ”

“ It is an awesome way to make new friends, build new networks, and be around like minded people. ”

“ I create a platform to introduce our great African artists to the rest of the world... ”

“ Hi my name is Carla, I am still a beginner, although, I have been crocheting for years. I have not learned using any patterns or particular stitch. (I think I only know 2 LOL). Please help!! ”

“ Hello my name is Sis Mae and I am the Founder of Multicultural Artist Guild fka Multicultural Writers Guild. I also work for the Unified Court System. I am seeking to connect with positive influential women, form networking and business connections. ”

“ Hello everyone ;-) I'm looking to meet others interested in music, film, and foreign languages ”

“ I moved to the US seven years ago and became a permanent resident. Before I go back permanently I'd like to meet fellow South-Africans to hear how the experience is for them. ”

“ Blessings! I try daily to be made in the image of Christ. My Father has given me the gift to write. I am an undergraduate student, and in all my academic papers, His word pours out of me. I think it would be great to meet up with Christian writers! ”

“ I expect to meet great people; to grow and interact in the process of rediscovery and on a lighter note to meet my Queen. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are so needed in the community! ”

“ Come meet other South Africans at a fun social event on September 25, 2008 in Times Square, NY. www.nynjspringbok.org nynjspringbok@yahoo.com ”

“ i love african music!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because , I am looking to meet and network with likeminded people. I am the founder of Lady Diva Entertainment Inc. This is an opportunity to help each other meet our goals as black business owners and professionals. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to pass the teachers exam. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i just moved from London. so lets meet up for social or business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet professionals of like mind. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it gives me the opportunity to stay abreast with like minded people and endless networking opportunities as well ”

“ Interested in African and Black diasporan isssues, and also being around like-minded conscious people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am African and proud of my heritage. ”

“ Iam lover of African music from Toure Kunda to Fela kuti. Really I love music of Malian. Because of his melody. I listen to music of Toumani Diabate, Salif Keita, Habib Konte and many more. I love more of Geriot. Ali Farka Toure, may is soul rest i ”

“ Apart from the fact that I'm African/Ghana, I love being around people who love African culture and music. ”