Join Black community events in Albany, NY celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the Black community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.
Parents are encouraged to help their child research a black historical figure and stand proudly beside them during their presentation.
This is a free event, let this day be our community day, a time to unite, learn, and celebrate together through Food, Fun, and Education hosted by Sister to Sister Awakening Inc. and Women on the Move.
Monday, 19, 15.00 -
Monday, 19, 17.00
Albany,
CA
_$25
Get ready for the 7th Annual CNYS BLACK EXPO happening at the Empire State Plaza from 11 AM to 4 PM!
🎉 Join us for an exciting day filled with:
- Diverse Black vendors (ALL VENDORS ARE WELCOME)
- A local food marketplace
- An Albany Job Fair
-Local Talent & Dancing
- A dedicated kids' area, and much more!
✨ Admission is FREE for everyone!
Attention vendors: This is a fantastic opportunity to present your business and showcase your products to a large audience. Don't let this chance slip away to participate in one of the premier events in the Capital District, drawing vendors from across the nation!
📅 **Secure your booth now!**
Saturday, 15, 11.00 -
Saturday, 15, 16.00
Albany,
NY
_$25
Join the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Last Friday, our monthly networking mixer! This is your chance to unwind, enjoy light bites and drinks, and engage with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the Capital Region. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting your journey, this event provides the perfect environment to foster new relationships, share ideas, and collaborate on future opportunities.
Last Friday is more than just a networking event—it's a celebration of community and connection. Take advantage of this relaxed setting to exchange insights, explore potential partnerships, and expand your circle of influence.
End your month on a positive note by joining us for an evening filled with engaging conversations and valuable opportunities. Let's come together to grow, collaborate, and build a stronger business community!
Friday, 30, 18.00 -
Friday, 30, 20.00
Albany,
NY
_$25
Ryan Forbes is a litigation attorney with a practice focusing on criminal defense, governmental investigations, and civil rights claims. During his career, Ryan has investigated and defended felony matters, represented clients in several trials to verdict, drafted and researched related motions and appeals.
Ryan has represented clients under Government investigations by agencies such as the United States Attorney’s Office, State Attorney General’s office, and Homeland Security. He also commits significant time to pro bono matters, including representing non-profit organizations in civil litigation and representing plaintiffs in § 1983 civil rights cases.
While in law school, Ryan served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Richard Rivera, Supervising Family Court Judge, Third Judicial District, Albany County Family Court, and Acting Supreme Court Justice, Third Judicial District. While there, he primarily worked with family offenses and juvenile delinquency cases, as well as Title 9 prisoners’ rights cases. His academic tenure included working with Prisoners Legal Services of New York and The Legal Aid Society, where he drafted motions for conventions against torture and stay of deportation. Ryan has also worked with the Albany County Community Police Review Board to create a disciplinary matrix for police misconduct violations committed by officers.
Ryan earned his J.D. from Albany Law School with a Certificate in Criminal Law with Honors. He was a member of the Albany Law Moot Court Travel Team, where he participated in the Dean Jerome Price Memorial Evidence Competition and the Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition. He received his undergraduate degree from Towson University where he majored in Philosophy, Law and Politics. During his time at Towson University, Ryan completed an internship with the Public Justice Center of Washington D.C. assisting with tenants’ rights claims. He also served as the Community Outreach Chair for the Black Student Union, overseeing the coordination of over 300 community service hours for the organization. This involved building a community garden and mentoring high school students through the College Readiness Outreach Program.
