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Have you ever felt the spark of connection when you find a group of like-minded people who just get you? That’s the magic of online social communities. They are more than just digital hangouts - they are vibrant ecosystems where creativity blooms, businesses grow, and voices from all walks of life come together to uplift one another. Today, I want to take you on a journey to explore how these communities can transform your personal and professional life. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Why Online Social Communities Are Game-Changers

Online social communities are reshaping how we connect, collaborate, and create. Imagine a space where your ideas are welcomed, your challenges understood, and your successes celebrated. That’s exactly what these communities offer. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, running a local business, or part of a nonprofit, these groups provide a platform to:

• Network with peers and mentors who share your passion and goals.

• Access resources and knowledge tailored to your unique needs.

• Amplify your voice and increase your visibility in your niche.

• Collaborate on projects that spark innovation and growth.

  
  

For example, a local artist can join a community focused on creative entrepreneurship to showcase their work, get feedback, and even find collaborators for new projects. A nonprofit can connect with other organizations to share fundraising strategies or volunteer opportunities. The possibilities are endless!

Engaging online social community forum

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 Being a part of the BLKNGLD Network can significantly enhance your brand's visibility and reach. Here’s how membership can benefit you:

Membership Options

We offer both yearly and monthly memberships, allowing you to choose the plan that best fits your needs. Talk to a team member today to get started on your journey to brand elevation.

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BLKNGLD specializes in making your content resonate with the general public. By tailoring your messaging and visuals, we help ensure that your offerings attract a wider audience, ultimately leading to increased sales.

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As a member, your events and services will be promoted through our comprehensive email marketing efforts. This targeted outreach connects your brand with potential customers who are genuinely interested in what you have to offer.

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In addition to email marketing, individual members of the BLKNGLD Network actively share content across their social media platforms. This collective effort amplifies your brand's exposure, driving engagement and interest.

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Find and Engage with Online Social Communities that resonate with your brand and demographic.

Finding the right online social community is like finding a second home. It should feel welcoming, supportive, and aligned with your values. Here’s how you can find and engage with the perfect community for you:

1. Identify your goals - Are you looking to grow your business, learn new skills, or find support? Knowing your purpose helps narrow down your options.

2. Search for niche groups - Use platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or specialized hubs such as social media groups that focus on your industry or interests.

3. Observe before jumping in - Spend some time watching conversations to understand the group’s culture and rules.

4. Introduce yourself warmly - Share your story and what you hope to gain or contribute.

5. Participate actively - Comment, ask questions, share resources, and celebrate others’ wins.

   
   

Remember, the more you give, the more you get. Engagement is a two-way street, and your authentic presence will attract meaningful connections.

Active participation in an online social media group chat

What is the 5 3 2 Rule for Social Media?

If you want to master social media, the 5 3 2 rule is a simple yet powerful guideline to keep your content balanced and engaging. Here’s how it works:

• 5 posts sharing others’ content - This shows you’re part of the community and value others’ insights.

• 3 posts sharing your own original content - Highlight your expertise, projects, or updates.

• 2 posts that are personal or fun - Let your personality shine through to build genuine connections.

  
  

Applying this rule helps you avoid overwhelming your audience with self-promotion while keeping your presence dynamic and relatable. It’s a fantastic way to nurture relationships within your online social communities and beyond.

Unlocking Opportunities Through Social Media Groups

One of the most exciting aspects of online social communities is the power of social media groups. These groups are often the heartbeat of niche networks, offering:

• Exclusive access to events and workshops tailored to your interests.

• Collaborative projects that can lead to partnerships or new ventures.

• Support systems during challenging times, especially for marginalized communities.

• Marketing and branding insights that help you stand out.

  
  

For instance, a local business owner might find a group that shares tips on tech automations and promotional design services, helping them streamline operations and boost visibility. Nonprofits can discover fundraising ideas or connect with volunteers passionate about their cause. The key is to be open, curious, and ready to contribute.

Creative workspace symbolizing collaboration in online communities

Tips to Maximize Your Impact in Online Social Communities

Being part of an online social community is just the beginning. To truly harness its power, consider these actionable tips:

• Be consistent - Regular participation keeps you visible and builds trust.

• Offer value - Share insights, resources, or encouragement without expecting immediate returns.

• Ask for help - Don’t hesitate to seek advice or feedback; communities thrive on mutual support.

• Celebrate others - Recognize achievements and milestones to foster a positive environment.

• Stay authentic - Your unique voice and story are your greatest assets.

  
  

By following these steps, you’ll not only grow your network but also create meaningful relationships that can propel your creative or business journey forward.

Embrace the Future with Online Social Communities

The world is evolving, and so are the ways we connect and collaborate. Online social communities are more than just digital spaces - they are catalysts for empowerment, innovation, and change. Whether you’re looking to expand your reach, find support, or spark new ideas, these communities offer a warm, inclusive space to thrive.

So, why wait? Dive into the vibrant world of online social communities today. Explore, engage, and elevate your journey with the power of connection. Your next big opportunity might just be a click away!

Ready to join a community that uplifts and empowers? Check out social media groups designed to support your growth and success. Let’s build something amazing together!

EVENT RECAP: A Night with BLKNGLD & Good Vibes Only”

Wow! Where do I start? OK, let me gather my thoughts.

This past Thursday was amazing! As an event producer/curator we don’t get to sit back and enjoy the events. We normally are behind-the-scenes making sure everything goes according to plan. But this day we had a huge team come together to pull it off. We were able to enjoy ourselves in pockets where we could sit down, relax and experience excellence in real time.

Attendees were greeted with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and love. An amazing non-alcoholic bar was featured from Morelife Liquid. Celebrities MyGuyMars and Slink Johnson were in the building lending their talents to make the event a memorable one.

Our BLKNGLD partners Monzelle Dozier and Roman Perkins got to debut their album set to release later this month. The album is very motivational and really set the tone for the evening and days to come. Check back to visit Monelle's Even.biz profile to download the album and to support.

This album is a great example of sticking to your word. Monzelle Mr. DOZ was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and a few months following his diagnosis, his family home burned to the ground. Even though he has faced all of this adversity, you can still catch him cracking a smile or a joke and just spreading love. He didn't even think of giving up on his album, which was already in the works. With support from his lovely wife and friends, as well as the strength within himself, our brother was able to plan and execute this event, send out performance schedules to all parties involved, and much more.

If you would like to support Monzelle and his family. Please visit their approved GoFund Me HERE

As the day turned into night, a falling comet streaked across the sky, and we all watched from the rooftop. The sky resembled our movie screen, and we were all gathered to watch it, unsuspecting of its arrival. It was definitely confirmation that we were part of something magical.

Event attendees embraced the theme, wearing BLKNGLD, or their real-life superhero persona. Fictional heroes such as Chocolate Locs, the DreadLock hero, Honey Potter, Shero, and BlaqMagic the Goddess, among others, arrived in their fashionable attire. Other guests adorned beautiful outfits in black with gold accessories, just gold, or just black. It was truly an "Emmy" type event right in the heart of the AV. Creative expression with a touch of Afro-futurism was what we had hoped for, and everyone certainly did not disappoint. You can check out some of the pictures below and visit our social media sites to see more footage of the event .

Five non-profits were honored, and they spoke about the work they have done and will continue to do in the community, emphasizing the importance of being part of something good. Videos from the event are coming soon. The event felt like a family reunion of sorts, with the night ending in us singing karaoke-style to well-known hits and doing the electric slide in Family Reunion fashion.

HERE ARE THE AWARDS THAT WERE GIVEN OUT

Thanks to all that came out, it was truly such an inspirational night and we learned so much.

A Taste of What We Deal With

"The Taste of the AV" sounds exactly like something the Black Community needs. Most likely modeled after the Taste of Soul in Los Angeles City, the event stands to bring out many families that are looking for some food options locally that remind them of home. Home for the black community is really in the heart. It’s also in the food. Sometimes we have to migrate for opportunity, so at times we are constantly seeking that feeling. When I was in college, I had a heavy focus on making my non-black teachers understand what I thought of being black. I wrote about things that I peeped that made no sense to me. Like the way gentrification is just something that cities turn a blind eye to. How they allow large businesses, rich people, and people from anywhere but the actual city, to come in, push out the people that built the city up and redecorate. When any individual has to migrate, they lose access to the restaurants they fell in love with, the family gatherings they adore and so much more. The black community seeks sanctuary, safe places, where they feel love, where they feel familiarity and where they can get some good seasoned fixins! "The Taste of AV" is exactly that and an opportunity other than Juneteenth to celebrate being from the culture, and to celebrate and support our hardworking small business owners. Supporting black-owned businesses should be year-round.

This community is in need of support from everyone. The position in this rat race that black people are in is not because of some genetic trait. It is because several movements that were created to raise the black community to equality (Emphasis on EQUALITY) were met with combativeness, fear of jobs being taken, feel of us possibly surpassing others. We say, “I want to bring the community together”, then they say, “This is the cost, you will also need this, this, and that”, totaling to an astronomical number that would indeed break the bank and the heart of the person with the great idea. Even if they have the money. It feels as if blocades have been put in place to stop the growth. We try to not feel like this system was designed to fail us, but all signs point that way. So what do we do? This has made the black community individuals that think outside the box because they may feel that the current system doesn't really care. Ironically, thinking outside the box could possibly lead to deviating from the checks and balances created by our governing powers. Thus crippling the dreamer even further if they are fined or jailed for trying to do so. When will we realize that spaces and lanes need to be created for groups of people like this because of the history that kept them back?

African Americans, People of Color, BIPOC, Black people, whatever your preference is… are people that deal with a lot of marginalization. The statistics of the rise and fall of black-owned businesses are something that should be talked about because the numbers are alarming. (Most recent statistics can be found here —> https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/16/a-look-at-black-owned-businesses-in-the-us/) It is important to talk about things that we have tended to and figure out a way to improve it. As a black business owner, attempting to get someone’s trust is a chore sometimes. I feel like I need to have a meeting, tell a personal story, attend a birthday dinner, and deliver an amazing product in record time to gain a client's trust. When we walk into a store, sometimes we feel like we are being watched. We feel like people don’t trust us. Not even our own people. Shockingly, sometimes we can't even trust ourselves to pull something off, an event, a business launch, or a pitch. That imposter syndrome is like an annoying fly that just won't go away. It keeps landing on you as if it is attracted to you or something. You try to swat it away but it just finds its way back.

Now it’s like, “My clients don’t trust me and I am also dealing with personal doubt. I can’t catch a break!” Businesses/people with innovative ideas need support, believers, they/we need a lane, they/we need guidance. We will continue to make BLKNGLD THE SUPPORT THAT IS NEEDED.

Check out pictures from the first ever Taste of the AV that was met with two location changes due to reasons that are unknown aka...we know what it is.

You can follow the Taste of the AV here on Instagram to stay up to date with future dates as this will not be a year round event.

https://www.instagram.com/tasteofav_foodiefest/

This event came from the minds of Pasyhon Jackson, a beauty salon owner based in Palmdale, CA. She currently runs a non-profit named Boss Kids Braiding Academy that currently teaches braiding to children at Lancaster Community Center.

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From Payshon on Facebook : On behalf of Boss Kids Braiding Academy & Fattys Soul Food and everyone who helped organize this event, I want to extend a huge thank you to all the participants who made The Taste of AV Foodie Fest such an amazing experience ......

. We had a bit of a rocky start, but with the grace of God and everyone’s teamwork , our first Taste of AV Foodie fest truly became a remarkable event.