Conscious Blacks in the DMV

Hey NFL fans! The NFL Draft is coming up on Thurs., Apr. 24th at 7:30pm. Let’s watch this annual event via Zoom to see where the top college football players will land as this will be our NFL Draft Zoom Party.

All 32 NFL teams will each draft a college football player for their team. The NFL Draft will be live on ABC and ESPN. I will likely have the share screen of the live show, but feel free to have it on your TV.

So who is your NFL team? Wear your favorite team shirt and join us on the Zoom Chat. There will be a mixture of other fans as well.

The Zoom link will be shared to those that has RSVPED. You can also invite friends that would be interested. Have a snack and drink ready for the Zoom Party!

Greetings,

For those interested, let's meet again for another last Saturday of the month dinner (or coffee and conversation with a cause at various onsite cafes) at the Wharf DC SW Waterfront. There is no obligation to dine, spend money, or participate in any themed discussion if you RSVP as this is a free meet up event centered on building community, making connections, promoting advocacy, supporting others in various life goals, and conversing with those who share similiar values. Feel free to attend to connect with other self-reflective, honest, genuine, authentic, and down to earth individuals. Topics include but are not limited to currently reading books, business partnerships, purpose partnerships, entreprenueurship, finances, friendship building, relationships, conflict resolution, advocacy, community service, health (e.g., habits, routines, self-defeating behavior, accountability), creative/artistic projects, philosophy, metaphysics, and spirituality.

Restaurants and entertainment venues at the Wharf include but are not limited to Officina Italian Cuisine, Pappanonnock Oyster Bar, Zooz Cocktail Garden (Lounge & Bar), KinFolk Southern Kitchen, Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen (black/minority owned establishment), Fogo de Chao Brazillian Steak House (location of December, 2024 dinner; vegan/plant-based selections available), Politics & Prose Bookstore, Live-K Karaoke (open until 3:00am), La Vie Lounge and Restaurant, and 12 Stories Bar & Lounge (Hip Hop, R& B; open as late as 2:00am).

All are welcome to Walk, Talk, & Dine (explore individually, with a friend, or in a group) to include those of various backgrounds. There is no set time to arrive so feel free to come as you please/arrange with others any specific plans. Parking Garages available, Waterfront Metro within 2 blocks of the Wharf, ride share encouraged. If there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting, or if you would like to facilitate/co-facilitate (optional), please do not hesitate to message via meet-up messages or phone at anytime, thank you.

Note: Feel free to post/suggest, in the event chat/comment section, any alternative Last Saturday of the Month evening/near future (e.g., April, May, June) events (e.g., different dining locations, prescheduled events) if you would like to connect/PreGame with others regarding various activities in the DMV, thank you.

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Alicia
(202) 627-0361

Greetings,

Let's meet again for another Melanated Investors end of the month book discussion (Last Sunday of the Month) focused on group economics, entrepreneurship, and partnerships with those who share similar values. This reveiw series (first discussion January, 31st, 2025) will highlight concepts by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings'--financial literacy experts, master investors, and founders of the Earn Your Leisure PodCast debut book 'You Deserve to Be Rich' (released January 14th, 2025) as it relates to facilitating financial freedom and economic empowerment in the black community. Chapters include insights on dealing with financial trauma, budgeting, investments, entrepreneurship, the intersection between relationships and money, and setting realistic financial goals--individually, for the larger community, and inclusive to those of different backgrounds (e.g., ethnicity, nationality, gender, SES).

For those interested in attending this end of the month book review and discussion feel free to RSVP. The full book need not be read to participate (read at own pace, specific chapters and/or excerpts will likely be the focus of any particular meeting until the text is read in full by those planning to finish reading the entire book). The initial meetings are set to be virtual, however, in person meet-ups (typical for past discussions) are also able to be coordinated. Feel free to offer any suggestions on alternative days, times, and locations (e.g., return to various DC Libraries to include Shaw NW and/or SW Library; cafes/coffee shops/bookstores, DC private residences).

Also, feel free to discuss other books that you are currently reading including but not limited to topics such as entrepreneurship, business, financial literacy, relationships (e.g., business partnerships, romantic, platonic), conflict resolution, health, personal development, productivity (e.g., habits, routines), accountability, advocacy, community building, community service, philosophy, metaphysics, and spirituality (e.g., faith, testimonies).

Note: The Melanated Investors Monthly Discussion was graciously coordinated by Jason L. and his fiancé Cassandra for the past 4 to 5 years (pre and post pandemic). They are currently planning their wedding, as such--starting January 31st, 2025, assistance is being offered by hosting/co-hosting discussions (they will likely still facilitate some meetings if available). If you, or someone you know, would like to facilitate/co-facilitate a discussion related to any personal development topic do not hesitate to reach out via meet-up messages or phone (optional).

March 2025 discussion co-facilitated by Nicholas Watson of New York--financial advisor.

Also, feel free to reach out via meet-up messages or phone if there are any general questions or comments regarding the end of the month book discussion, thank you.

Book Link:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=you+deserve+to+be+rich&ref=nav_bb_sb

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Alicia
(202) 627-0361