Join Black community events in Charlotte, NC 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.
It speaks to women who are ready to move from surviving to thriving—to embrace healing, purpose, identity, and the fire of God.
Woman Emerge: "I'm Her" Fire & Glory Summit 2027
Step into a life-changing encounter designed for bold, courageous, and purpose-driven women. Woman Emerge: "I'm Her" Fire & Glory Summit 2027 is more than a conference—it's a divine gathering where women are empowered to embrace their God-given identity, ignite their faith, and emerge with fresh vision, confidence, and spiritual authority.
Hosted by Prophet L.R. Shaw, this transformational three-day summit will feature powerful worship, prophetic ministry, life-changing teaching, dynamic speakers, and opportunities to connect with women from across the nation. Whether you're seeking healing, breakthrough, restoration, or your next level in God, this is your moment to encounter His presence like never before.
Bring your women's ministry, church group, sisters, daughters, and friends for an unforgettable girls' getaway filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the fire of God.
Summit Details
Dates: April 8–10, 2027
Location: 2300 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC
Host: Prophet L.R. Shaw
Presented by: KVAN Global/ Woman Emerge
Come Expecting To Experience:
Powerful worship and the presence of God
Prophetic impartation and activation
Dynamic biblical teaching
Healing, breakthrough, and restoration
Kingdom networking and sisterhood
Practical tools to walk confidently in your purpose
Theme: "I'm Her" – It's time to emerge in Fire and Glory.
This is more than an event—it's an encounter. Your next season begins here. Register today and prepare to emerge in fire, glory, and purpose!
A powerful one-day experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect women who are ready to embrace their next chapter.
The Women of Color Expo 2026 is a powerful one-day experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect women who are ready to embrace their next chapter.
This year's theme, Moving Forward, is a call to action for women who are navigating change, pursuing new opportunities, overcoming challenges, and redefining success on their own terms. Whether in business, wellness, leadership, career, or personal growth, attendees will gain practical tools, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives to help them move forward with confidence and purpose.
Throughout the day, guests will experience inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, interactive business showcases, networking opportunities, and access to women-owned businesses and community resources. The event brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, leaders, and changemakers who are committed to growth, impact, and collective success.
The Women of Color Expo is more than an event. It is a celebration of resilience, innovation, leadership, and community. It is a space where women are seen, supported, and inspired to step boldly into what's next.
Join us as we learn, connect, grow, and move forward together.
Celebrate Black voices and vibrant verse at National Black Poetry Day: Poetry With Passion—feel the soul live!
National Black Poetry Day: Poetry With Passion
Come celebrate National Black Poetry Day with us in person! Dive into a world where words meet soul and every verse bursts with feeling. Whether you're a poet or a poetry lover, this is your chance to experience powerful performances and connect with passionate voices. Don't miss out on an unforgettable day filled with creativity, emotion, and community vibes!
Mixologist Specials:
$5 Beers
$5 Margaritas
$5 Whiskey Sour
$5 Absolut
$5 Gin & Juice
$5 Gin & Tonic
$5 Amaretto Sour
An intimate luxury wellness experience for Black women featuring Live DJ, movement, rest, sound healing, self-care, and community.
Celebrate National Black Girl Day of Rest by giving yourself the gift of intentional pause.
Hosted by The InnerG Healer, this intimate Luxury Wellness Day Party is designed to help you step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through movement, mindfulness, creativity, and community. With attendance intentionally limited to just 30 women, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a meaningful and restorative experience.
Throughout the afternoon, you'll enjoy a series of wellness experiences that gently guide you from movement into stillness, including a Pilates session, restorative yoga, a deeply immersive sound bath, and opportunities to unwind with chair massages. You'll also create your own custom fragrance during our Signature Scent Experience, explore our curated wellness marketplace, and enjoy delicious light bites and refreshments while connecting with like-minded women in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you're coming to recharge, reconnect, or simply give yourself permission to rest, this experience is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and pour back into yourself.
Your Experience Includes:
Pilates
Restorative Yoga
Immersive Sound Bath
Signature Scent Experience (custom take-home fragrance)
Chair Massage
Curated Wellness Marketplace
DJ-curated atmosphere
Light bites & refreshments
Meaningful community and connection
Leave feeling lighter, restored, and reminded that rest is not a luxury—it's an essential part of your well-being.
It's Your Season: Be Healed, Be Delivered, and Be Set Free!!!
✨ 2026 D.I.V.∆.S. Self-Care & Holistic Wellness Retreat
"Get Up and Get Out: Living in Dead Spaces"
Are you ready to step out of the spaces that have kept you stuck and step into a life of purpose, peace, and power?
The D.I.V.∆.S. Self-Care & Holistic Wellness Retreat is a transformative weekend experience designed for women who are ready to release what no longer serves them and embrace a renewed sense of self. This is your time to reset, refocus, and rise in an atmosphere filled with healing, empowerment, and authentic sisterhood.
Too often, we remain in “dead spaces”—places in our lives that drain us emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This retreat is your opportunity to get up, get out, and move forward boldly.
🌿 What to Expect:
Powerful, life-changing messages from dynamic speakers
A safe and supportive space for healing and self-discovery
Meaningful connections through intentional networking and sisterhood
Transformational experiences that nurture your mind, body, and spirit
✨ Interactive Experiences Include:
🎯 Vision Board Workshop – Gain clarity and create a visual roadmap for your future
🤝 Networking Opportunities – Build genuine connections and expand your circle of support
💜 This retreat is for women who are:
Ready to release past pain, fear, or stagnation
Seeking clarity, healing, and renewed purpose
Desiring deeper self-love and inner peace
Looking to connect with a powerful community of women
✨ Featured Speakers:
Elder Carletta Mustafaa
Dr. Stephanie McMillian-Dorman
Pastor Marilyn Galbreath
Pastor Lisa D. Jacobs
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND RATES
Important Dates and Rates
September 2, 2026- Deadline to receive Special Room rate
September 25, 2026 - Online Registration Close
Registration fee will include:
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast (hotel guest ONLY) & Lunch
Workshop Materials
S WAG Bag
Vision Board Materials
Therapeutic Painting
Shop Black-owned fragrance by feeling, not by brand. Cocktails, light bites, and a DJ at The Moxy Charlotte Downtown.
🌸 Shop fragrance by feeling, not by brand.
The Garden: In Bloom is an afternoon of luxury Black owned fragrance, cocktails, and live music in Uptown Charlotte, hosted by frances marie.
Here's what makes it different.
Every scent in the room is organized by how you want to feel, not by brand name or by notes you'd need a dictionary to decode. Walk the Sexy table. Or Confident, Luxe, Fresh, Cozy. Smell your way through the feeling you're after and find the one that's yours.
No sales pressure. No pretension. No fluorescent department store lighting.
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
🛍 A curated gift bag from frances marie and our beauty partners, full size to travel size
🌟 VIP: the frances marie Discovery Set, 2ml vials of Honest, True, and Allure
🌿 25+ scents from independent Black owned perfumers, sorted by feeling, bottles to take home same day
🥂 A signature welcome cocktail, plus a full bar all afternoon
🍴 Gourmet light bites for the first two hours
🎵 A live DJ set
🏨 A discounted room rate at The Moxy if you're making a weekend of it
WHO'S COMING
💙 If you love fragrance: you'll leave with something you cannot find at SouthPark, from perfumers who are in the room to tell you how they made it..
💙 If you're the one who plans everything: this is the group chat activity that finally isn't brunch. Bring four friends and take the photos.l.
💙 If you're new to fragrance: this is the easiest way in. You don't need to know anything. You just need to know how you want to feel.
ABOUT frances marie
frances marie is an experiential fragrance brand built for Black women who have always loved fragrance but have been ignored by it. We make scents and the spaces to discover them in. The Garden is our flagship experience, born in Atlanta, in bloom in Charlotte.
THE TICKET DETAILS
75 guests. That's the whole room, on purpose, so nothing feels rushed and you're not shouting over anyone.
GA $45 | VIP $69
Prices go up Aug. 17
So: how do you want to feel?
Reserve your spot 🪻💙🪩✨
A powerful two-day transformative leadership experience where men build authentic connections, break unhealthy cycles, and lead with purpose
The Men's Shadow Breaking Summit - Breaking the Cycle Designed to Break Men.
September 24th (3pm-8pm)
September 25th (9am - 5pm)
Why the Men's Shadow Breaking Summit
Every man carries a story.
Some stories build strength. Others create silent battles that go unseen.
Too many men have learned to carry the weight of expectations, disappointments, trauma, stress, financial pressure, leadership responsibilities, and emotional pain in silence. Those unseen struggles often become the shadows that influence decisions, relationships, careers, health, and purpose.
The Men's Shadow Breaking Summit was created to change that.
This powerful two-day experience brings together men from diverse backgrounds who are ready to confront what has been holding them back and step into the leader, husband, father, entrepreneur, professional, mentor, and man they were created to become.
Throughout the summit, participants will experience:
Dynamic keynote presentations from respected leaders and change-makers
Authentic conversations that challenge unhealthy cycles and limiting beliefs
Leadership and personal development sessions with practical strategies
Interactive workshops focused on growth, resilience, and accountability
Meaningful networking with men committed to supporting one another
Action-oriented takeaways that can be immediately applied at home, in business, and throughout the community
This summit creates a safe environment where vulnerability is met with strength, transparency leads to transformation, and brotherhood becomes a catalyst for lasting change.
Whether you're navigating leadership challenges, career transitions, family responsibilities, entrepreneurship, or simply seeking greater clarity and purpose, this experience is designed to equip you with practical tools, meaningful connections, and renewed confidence.
Why Now! The world continues to shift - workplaces, families, and communities expect men to communicate clearly, show emotional intelligence, and lead with empathy. Traditional models of masculinity emphasized silence, self-reliance, and performance. Today's leaderhip require presence, clarity, accountability, and emotional awareness.
Emotional intelligence is a leadership requirement, not a bonus
Families expect presence, not just provision
Workplaces demand communication, collaboration, and adaptability
Mental health challenges among men are rising
Younger generations are redefining what strength looks like
This is not just another summit - it's where breakthrough begins! TWO transformational days:
September 24th 3pm - 8pm
September 25th 9:00am - 5pm
Who Should Attend?
Emerging and established leaders
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Corporate professionals
Executives & Managers
Community & Ministry Leaders
Fathers, husbands, mentors, coaches, college students, and young professionals
Any man committed to personal growth and lasting impact
WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER TODAY
Seats are intentionally limited to create an environment that encourages meaningful conversation, authentic networking, and genuine connection.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE.
Growth happens in community.
Success leaves clues.
Brotherhood creates momentum.
This summit is your opportunity to connect with men who understand the journey, challenge your thinking, encourage your growth, and remind you that you don't have to carry the weight by yourself.
One conversation can change your direction.
One decision can change your future.
Don't wait until registration closes or tickets sell out.
Invest in yourself.
Invest in your future.
Invest in the men who are counting on you.
Because when a man grows, everyone connected to him benefits.
Join us for an uplifting and faith-filled afternoon designed to bring women together in purpose, connection, and spiritual growth.
Mary and Martha Networking & Worship
✨ Connecting Women. Growing in Faith. Impacting the World. ✨
Join us for an uplifting and faith-filled afternoon designed to bring women together in purpose, connection, and spiritual growth. Inspired by the story of Mary and Martha, this gathering creates space for both worship and meaningful fellowship.
This event is perfect for women seeking to build genuine connections, strengthen their faith, and be poured into in a supportive and empowering environment.
What to Expect:
• Powerful networking with like-minded women in faith
• An inspiring speaker to encourage and uplift
• Worship experience to refresh your spirit
• Delicious food and fellowship
• Unique vendors to shop and support
Event Details:
📅 Date: October 18th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 4401 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC
Come as you are and leave encouraged, connected, and spiritually renewed.
✨ Spots may be limited—secure your ticket today! ✨
Connect with fierce women leveling up their kingdom hustle and build your empire with us!
Step into a powerful room of purpose, connection, and elevation.
Join us for the Kingdom Businesswoman Networking Experience—an intentional gathering designed for women in business, faith, and leadership who are ready to grow, collaborate, and expand their impact.
This is more than networking—this is a room where vision meets opportunity.
✨ What to Expect:
Meaningful networking with like-minded women
Inspiring speakers and business insights
Grant giveaway opportunities
Vendor showcases
A space to connect, collaborate, and elevate
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or building your next move—this room is for you.
Join us as we gather Black women in the architecture profession in a supportive environment with their peers.
Please join us at 2151 Hawkins Street in Charlotte for North Carolina’s 4th annual Black Women in Architecture Brunch. Attendance is open to all Black women in the AEC industry (of course!), as well as their supporters and allies. Enjoy a delicious brunch, in-person networking, and a nationally broadcast virtual presentation from our counterparts in Washington D.C. (11:30 am -2:00 pm). These open festivities will be followed by a closed session for Black female architecture professionals to get to know each other and share their unique experiences (2:00-3:30 pm).
Proceeds from this event contribute to the BWA Network and NCNOMA 2027 ARE Scholarships.
NCNOMA's goal is to create local access for BIPOC practitioners to get licensed where it does not otherwise exist. The NCNOMA ARE Scholarship will recognize the contributions of emerging North Carolina professionals in their careers and defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Scholarship recipients will receive funds to cover the cost of the ARE and study materials to prepare for testing.
The Black Women in Architecture Network is a resource clearinghouse for the over 500 US licensed Black women architects, those aspiring to be architects, and other women in design, planning, and allied professions in the US and around the world.
It speaks to women who are ready to move from surviving to thriving—to embrace healing, purpose, identity, and the fire of God.
Woman Emerge: "I'm Her" Fire & Glory Summit 2027
Step into a life-changing encounter designed for bold, courageous, and purpose-driven women. Woman Emerge: "I'm Her" Fire & Glory Summit 2027 is more than a conference—it's a divine gathering where women are empowered to embrace their God-given identity, ignite their faith, and emerge with fresh vision, confidence, and spiritual authority.
Hosted by Prophet L.R. Shaw, this transformational three-day summit will feature powerful worship, prophetic ministry, life-changing teaching, dynamic speakers, and opportunities to connect with women from across the nation. Whether you're seeking healing, breakthrough, restoration, or your next level in God, this is your moment to encounter His presence like never before.
Bring your women's ministry, church group, sisters, daughters, and friends for an unforgettable girls' getaway filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the fire of God.
Summit Details
Dates: April 8–10, 2027
Location: 2300 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC
Host: Prophet L.R. Shaw
Presented by: KVAN Global/ Woman Emerge
Come Expecting To Experience:
Powerful worship and the presence of God
Prophetic impartation and activation
Dynamic biblical teaching
Healing, breakthrough, and restoration
Kingdom networking and sisterhood
Practical tools to walk confidently in your purpose
Theme: "I'm Her" – It's time to emerge in Fire and Glory.
This is more than an event—it's an encounter. Your next season begins here. Register today and prepare to emerge in fire, glory, and purpose!
A powerful one-day experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect women who are ready to embrace their next chapter.
The Women of Color Expo 2026 is a powerful one-day experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect women who are ready to embrace their next chapter.
This year's theme, Moving Forward, is a call to action for women who are navigating change, pursuing new opportunities, overcoming challenges, and redefining success on their own terms. Whether in business, wellness, leadership, career, or personal growth, attendees will gain practical tools, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives to help them move forward with confidence and purpose.
Throughout the day, guests will experience inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, interactive business showcases, networking opportunities, and access to women-owned businesses and community resources. The event brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, leaders, and changemakers who are committed to growth, impact, and collective success.
The Women of Color Expo is more than an event. It is a celebration of resilience, innovation, leadership, and community. It is a space where women are seen, supported, and inspired to step boldly into what's next.
Join us as we learn, connect, grow, and move forward together.
Celebrate Black voices and vibrant verse at National Black Poetry Day: Poetry With Passion—feel the soul live!
National Black Poetry Day: Poetry With Passion
Come celebrate National Black Poetry Day with us in person! Dive into a world where words meet soul and every verse bursts with feeling. Whether you're a poet or a poetry lover, this is your chance to experience powerful performances and connect with passionate voices. Don't miss out on an unforgettable day filled with creativity, emotion, and community vibes!
Mixologist Specials:
$5 Beers
$5 Margaritas
$5 Whiskey Sour
$5 Absolut
$5 Gin & Juice
$5 Gin & Tonic
$5 Amaretto Sour
Serving Charlotte, NC and beyond, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. Charlotte Chapter represents the nation's largest network of African-American accounting and finance professionals committed to creating pathways for Black business leaders at every level. NABA's mission centers on enlarging the pipeline of diverse talent into accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship through mentorship, education, and community partnership. The Charlotte Chapter brings together professionals across all career stages to learn, collaborate, and elevate one another through communities built on shared interests and experiences. Beyond professional development, NABA invests in the next generation through the Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP), introducing high school students to careers in accounting and finance while building financial literacy and interpersonal skills. Members in Charlotte participate in meaningful community service initiatives, networking discussions, and peer support that extend their impact beyond the workplace. The organization believes that when Black professionals thrive in accounting and finance, entire communities benefit from stronger economic leadership and representation. By fostering genuine connections and providing resources for continuous growth, NABA's Charlotte Chapter empowers members to become driving forces in their organizations and communities.
Rooted in a mission to promote unity and progress, the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc. Charlotte Metro chapter has been serving the Charlotte, NC area since its establishment as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This community-centered organization brings together citizens of Akwa Ibom State and their families, creating a vibrant network dedicated to preserving cultural heritage while advancing shared goals. Members of AKISAN USA in Charlotte benefit from a welcoming, apolitical environment where educational aspirations, professional growth, and business opportunities are actively encouraged and supported. The organization recognizes that strong communities are built on meaningful relationships and mutual support—principles that guide everything from its mentorship initiatives to its collaborative partnerships with other Nigerian associations across the United States. Beyond formal organizational structure, AKISAN USA Charlotte Metro embodies the spirit of Akwa Ibom pride and Nigerian identity, hosting events, celebrations, and gatherings that strengthen bonds among members. The association's multi-faceted approach includes dedicated women's organizations and youth wings, ensuring that every generation and demographic within the community finds meaningful engagement and representation. By acting as a bridge between members and government and non-governmental entities, AKISAN USA Charlotte Metro empowers individuals to pursue their dreams while contributing to the collective progress of Akwa Ibom State and the broader Nigerian diaspora.
Serving the Charlotte, NC community since its establishment, 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for African American youth facing systemic barriers to success. The organization's mission centers on enriching young lives through authentic mentoring relationships built on trust, accountability, and shared commitment to personal growth. What distinguishes this organization is its recognition that transformation happens through sustained connection—their mentors provide lifetime support across education, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development. The 100 represents a powerful network of dedicated African American male role models who understand the unique challenges facing underrepresented youth and possess the lived experience to guide them toward brighter futures. Leadership within the organization includes accomplished professionals from technology, education, and business sectors who bring both expertise and genuine passion for community service. Members like President Reginald Grant and President-Elect Dr. Victor Burgess Mack exemplify the organization's values through their own commitment to mentorship, education, and youth empowerment. Beyond individual mentoring relationships, 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte creates pathways to opportunity through scholarships, community service initiatives, and collaborative programming with local institutions. The organization's impact extends throughout the greater Charlotte region, touching thousands of lives and building stronger, more resilient communities. By fostering genuine relationships and providing holistic support, 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte transforms not just individual lives, but the collective future of the communities they serve.
