Melanin MeetUps

A think platform for the future.

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Melanin MeetUps is a think platform where Black Americans meet to heal and advance themselves through connection, content, policy, and data. 

Melanin MeetUps are virtual spaces to connect, create initiatives, and build our future. Find out more and join us at our next MeetUp.

Illuminate are powerful talks that center the African-American narrative and experience for global ideation. Watch one or register for our next event.

Featured in The Washington Post, The Better Together Project is a groundbreaking initiative to better memorialize the African American experience that was developed at a Melanin MeetUp. Join this diverse community and shape the future.

The Narrative is Melanin MeetUps’ blog on research, culture, and thought around the African-American experience. Read one and get caught up.

Know what it means to Rewrite The Narrative. Find out what we advocate for and get involved.

Developed at a Melanin MeetUp, meet the newest symbol for African-Americans and the Black Diaspora. Purchase our pin and connect with us.

 

A Community Driven Model To Rewrite The Narrative

In the 22nd century, we are doctors, lawyers, scientists, executives, entrepreneurs, actors, politicians, nutritionists, students, managers, athletes, writers, influencers and various other young Black Americans passionate about shaping our future connecting through a Melanin MeetUp.



This is our narrative and it’s always evolving.

Here’s how it started in the 21st century.

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