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Networking, Career, Wealth-Building, and Community Events

1. [8/6] Blackfootwear Forum Presents NYC Meetup (St. James Libations)

2. [8/12] NYBLACKMBA The Law of Business Part 1: Starting Strong: Choosing the Right Legal Foundation (Virtual)

3. [8/14] She Speaks, She Rises | Women's Wellness & Empowerment Retreat (Catskills)

4. [8/14-15] CUP 5th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Summit & Beach Party

5. [8/15] Pose Fest Picnic / Brunch

6. [8/22] Fun with Friends Presents We Outside - A Hiking Experience 

7. [8/27] Afrosocial Networking Mixer (Loft Story)

8. [8/28] Josh D Presents Culture and Capital (Brooklyn)

9. [8/29] Sip N Slay (Manhattan)

10. [9/5] Fine Wine Festival - Hidden Pourtals (Central Park)

11. [9/9] Cinema With a Cause: "True North"

12. [9/10] Founders Live New York City (Belong NYC)

13. [9/11] New York Fashion Week Festival Featuring Live Performance by Victoria Monet (Duggal Greenhouse)

14. [9/12] NY Fashion Week Festival 

15. [9/12] Battle of Jollof (Brooklyn)

16. [9/15] Reforum Consulting Presents Day of Service: Senior Funday (Brooklyn)

17. [9/17] Livenation Presents Insecure HBO 10th Anniversary Tour (Brooklyn Paramount)

18. [9/20-21] 5th Annual Sistas in Sales Summit (Manhattan)

19. [9/23] UNGA Y2K Afrobeats Soiree (707 8th Ave)

20. [9/24] NSBE NYC Black Tech Honors Awards Gala (Lighthouse Rooftop)

21. [10/21] Cinema With a Cause:"Vigilantes Inc.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen" (Brooklyn)

22. [11/18-19] 8th Annual Pow(Her) Experience + Awards (Jay Conference)

Block Parties

1. [8/8] Stoops Arts Bed Stuy Presents Joy as Resistance Summer Festival Block Party (Brooklyn)

2. [9/27] The Atlantic Antic (Brooklyn)

Parties 🎉

1. [8/8] BlackList Presents Summer’s Over Interlude (Concord)

2. [8/15] Slowjams NYC (The DL)

3. [8/29] Herbert Holler Presents Freedom Outside Party (Brooklyn Bridge Park)

4. [9/5] R&B at 9 am Party (Pier 17)

5. [9/5] Fun with Friends Bashment (99 Scott)

Live Performances, Concerts, Theater 🎹

1. [8/14] NoMad Jazz Festival 2026

2. [8/14] Lyricist Lounge 35th Anniversary Featuring Jadakiss (Lena Horne Bandshell)

3. [8/14] Bric Celebrate Brooklyn Presents Lyricist Lounge 35th Anniversary Featuring Jadakiss (Lena Horne Bandshell)

4. [8/15] Rock the Bells Festival 2026 (UBS Arena)

5. [8/28] Ella Mai Do you Still Love Me 2026 Tour (Radio City Music Hall)

6. [8/18] Chance the Rapper Live in Concert at Summerstage in Central Park

7. [8/25] Masego Fix Your Face Tour (Radio City Music Hall)

8. [8/28] Common and Special Guests (Prospect Park)

9. [9/25] Corrine Bailey Rae Tour (Irving Plaza)

Comedy

1. [8/7-9] DL Hughley (City Winery)

National Events 

[10/7-9] BlackWeek Forum + Festival: How to Own it in America (Los Angeles)

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