Black Buffalo Collective

01/26/2025

A few weeks ago, we went to the Forbes Theater to enjoy a Candlelight Concert of a string quartet playing some neo-soul classics.

01/26/2025

We have a wine tasting at The Winesmith, a newly reopened wine bar on Main Street near Downtown Buffalo. We tasted 4 stellar wines and indulged in great conversation! Try them out!

05/26/2024

Black Birders Week officially starts now, and and the Western New York Land Conservancy will be co-hosting this exciting event at Red Jacket Riverfront Natural Habitat Park on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm! This is a free event, so sign up on our Meetup page. See you there!

05/21/2024

A blood drive at Buffalo's YMCA is happening TODAY, from 11am to 3pm, hosted by the Red Cross. They are in desperate need of at least 15 more blood donors. Please come to this important event if you are an eligible donor! Thank you!

You can register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1402583047061265/

11/24/2023

11/20/2023

BeyHive (and stans)!!! Don't miss out on this feature film with the Black Buffalo Collective! Our next meetup will be Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 7pm. Click on the link to register for this exciting Regal Premiere Experience!

https://bit.ly/meetup-beyonce

11/18/2023

There’s still time to register for our Friendsgiving Event tomorrow! Bring a dish and have thanksgiving with a fun bunch of ppl! Register here:

Let's celebrate Friendsgiving with an international theme! This will be a collaborative event with the Meetup group, Buffalo Women of Color. * This is a potluck so bring a

11/06/2023

We are meeting up this Friday for The Marvels premiere! Register for this exciting event with our group at this link:

https://www.meetup.com/blackbuffalocollective/events/296657023/

🗣️📣 This is a 4DX experience where your seat MAY move a LOT, water is sprayed, flashing lights, scents, and fog may be released, etc.🗣️📣

Please watch 0:28 - 2:28 of this YouTube link so you're well-prepared for the 4DX experience ahead of time 😁:

https://youtu.be/FN03zZRHSHA

See you there!
Please purchase your tickets whenever and wherever is best for you (Fandango, etc.). 😀

10/23/2023

We had so much fun getting our knit and crochet on at our Melanin Threads event with on Saturday! Be sure to sign up for our events for crafting and more fun! Link is in the bio!

10/02/2023

An important update about the Meetup group and rebrand: https://shorturl.at/pDIQV

09/26/2023

Calling all Western New York community members – you’re invited to Pathways to Tech, a resource expo and one-stop-shop to elevating your tech career.
At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Discuss local tech opportunities with recruiters

• Discover accessible tech training programs

• Network with local tech professionals

• Connect with community tech organizations

• Learn about local wraparound services

• Have your resume and LinkedIn profile reviewed

• And more!

We know landing a job and succeeding in it is so much more than hitting “Apply” on a website. Attend this event to learn, connect, and prepare for the next step in your career journey.

The following organizations will be available to help you take the next step in your tech journey:

Tech Training Resources
• Goodwill Goodskills
• Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
• Northland Workforce Training Center
• 716 Ministries
• Buffalo Employment and Training Center

Academic Support
• Buffalo PREP
• Say Yes Buffalo

Tech Degree Programs
• Trocaire College
• Canisius University
• Buffalo State University
• University at Buffalo
• Villa Maria College
• Bryant and Stratton College
• SUNY Erie Information Technology Department

Tech Recruiting Firms
• Lighthouse Technology Services
• Forge Buffalo
• Aleron
• Viaduct
• Imagine Staffing Technology

Community Organizations
• Bootsector
• Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center, Inc.
• Rust Belt Robotics
• Buffalo Data Science Community

Other Support Services
• M&T Tech Academy
• Your Employment Strength Workforce
• KORP Foundation
• Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program

Wraparound Services
• Housing Opportunities Made Equal
• Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network/Buffalo
• Fatherhood Initiative
• FeedMore WNY
• Highmark Healthcare
AND MORE!!!

Free parking is available along Northland Ave. Northland Workforce Training Center is also accessible by NFTA bus.

Feel free to bring your kids along! We have some fun, interactive robot building stations and have let all our tablers know this is a kid-friendly event.

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-tech-community-resource-expo-tickets-709467214537

RSVP to this event at: https://www.meetup.com/blackprofessionalswny/events/296356633/