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📍Hampton Roads, VA
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The journey continues. 🕯️ This month, we’re heading back to the crossroads with our latest Melanin Reads pick, “Bones at the Crossroads.”

This is book 2 of 3 in the Blood at the Root series by LaDarrion Williams.

Join us virtually in our private Facebook group, “Melanin Reads Book Club” 📚 by @theconnect757

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Happy Black History Month! While there was a lot happening in the country at the start of the year, we’re still committed to creating a space to grow personally and professionally, build your network, and have fun exploring the 757 - now more than ever.

How can you celebrate Black History Month this year?
-Learn and share your family’s history with the next generation
-Discover some local black history facts
-Support black-owned businesses, products, and content taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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Thank you to everyone who made it out to our annual Friendsgiving & Vision Boards event in partnership with The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club (@thepacktravelclub ) and catered by FOOL Catering! (@chefcarlton_fool757 )

We discussed our visions and reaffirmed our goals. This event always creates a safe space for us to be open and honest about what we want for our lives.

Many of us have plans to travel more so remember, if you’re looking to travel next year, connect with The Pack now to be one of the first to find out about the 2025 Trips.

And THAT menu 😋!! Thank you Chef Carlton for curating such a tasty menu to include your famous Mac and cheese, honey jerk chicken, green beans, spinach artichoke dip, charcuterie board, and your new dish, thanksgiving eggrolls!

See you at the next event! by @theconnect757

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🚨 LAST CALL - tickets will close out tomorrow night. Join us for our annual Friendsgiving & Vision Boards this Saturday! taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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One of our favorite events returns! Friendsgiving is back with a 90s flare. In partnership with @thepacktravelclub , we invite you to join us next month for our 5th Annual Friendsgiving & Vision Boards on Saturday, November 9th at Gather in Virginia Beach Town Center.

We always have a great time creating our vision and goals for the following year while networking with other black professionals over some of thee best food in the 757.

Menu is curated by @chefcarlton_fool757 . If you’ve been before and love the spread, get ready to enjoy it again. He has prepared our menu for the last several years and our attendees alwaysss rave about the spread. 😋

Grab your tickets and tell a friend to tell a friend.

Limited vendor opportunities are also available.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friendsgiving-and-vision-boards-tickets-1045191274237?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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🫖 High Society Tea with these beauties 🫖 taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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🫖 High Society Tea with these beauties 🫖 taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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July events are here!

🗓️ Bungee Fitness + Brunch is currently SOLD OUT but we’re looking forward to getting on the cords with @ascendbungee next weekend and everyone that bought their ticket in advance.

✨Our member events this month include meeting up for the Queens of R&B Concert and the return of our Melanin Brunch. One of the benefits of becoming a member is the access to more connecting with other black professionals to attend events around the 757.

Join the #ConnectCrew at the link in our bio. We network differently 💛 by @theconnect757

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🫖 Sipping Tea with these beauties at our High Society Tea taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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Sipping tea and celebrating Black excellence! 🫖

Our recent High Society Tea provided a beautiful escape into the world of Bridgerton, with our own unique twist. Black professionals gathered for an afternoon of refined elegance, enjoying a three-course spread of sweet and savory treats at the beautiful @princeteahousevb. Guests arrived in various Bridgerton high tea attire, which was truly unforgettable.

Beyond the delicious food and stunning setting, the event facilitated meaningful connections among Black professionals in the community during our “High Tea and Her Story.” It was an afternoon of laughter, conversation, and the celebration of Black excellence.

#TheConnect757 #HighSocietyTea #757BlackProfessionals #BridgertonInspired #VirginiaBeach taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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We were able to open a few more tickets for our High Society Tea - A Bridgerton themed tea party for Black Professionals - on Saturday! Tickets will close tomorrow and there will be no tickets available the day of.

Grab your ticket, secure your outfit, and get ready to network with some amazing professionals over this 3 course tea 🫖

Tickets are available at the link in our bio and on Eventbrite. taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @theconnect757

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Thank you to everyone who joined us as we kicked off our Summer Adventure Series this month on the Elizabeth’s River Trail for our Trek the Trail event! It was great getting outdoors, soaking up the sun, and exploring Norfolk with other professionals in the 757!

Huge shoutout to our new friends over at the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation for supporting us and we look forward to hiking another portion of the trail in the fall! Morgan, the Assistant Director, led our group and shared so much insight on the area as well as the history behind the organization and how to support it!

Fun fact, the Elizabeth River Trail is 10.5 miles long and is free and open to the community to enjoy. Many people don’t realize all of the cool activities that are along the trail for the public to access.

They host so many events throughout the year and are always looking for volunteers as well as donations. Learn more about them at @ertnorfolk

Although our July Summer Adventure Series event, Bungee Fitness + Brunch, is sold out, we will be finalizing our August Sip & Serve in the upcoming weeks! We’d love to see you all on the tennis courts! taken in Elizabeth River Trail by @theconnect757

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