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Making sure Black and Brown Professionals Thrive in Philly.
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Philly showed up & showed out last night at our LikeMinded Black History Month Edition! Seeing so many brilliant Black & Brown professionals connecting, sharing stories, and building community under one roof is exactly why we do this work.

Major s/o to @fox29philly and @cheyennecorin for amplifying our mission to transform Philadelphia into a powerhouse ecosystem where professionals of color don’t just survive - we THRIVE. ✊🏾

This is just the beginning. Together, we’re writing a new chapter in Philly’s story, one connection at a time.

Thank you to everyone who made this night unforgettable. The vibe was immaculate!

#TheConnectPHL #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #PhillyNetworking #CommunityFirst #BlackProfessionals #PhillyBusiness by @theconnectphl

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Welcome to The Connect. Our mission is to create city ecosystems where Black and Brown professionals can thrive socially, professionally, and philanthropically.

We help you build community, facilitate access to career and entrepreneurial opportunities and help you navigate the best of Philadelphia.

To get started Please Introduce yourself in the comments:
1. Who are you?
2. What type of work do you do?
3. What would help enhance your social and professional experience in Philadelphia?

Once you do so you’ll be sent a link to sign up for our email subscription list. Fill out the form to be kept up to date on everything Connect related.

We’re grateful that you decided to join us!

We’ll see you soon.
-The Connect. taken in Philly by @theconnectphl

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The Breakfast Club is in session. 🍳🥂

The Connect and @5oclocksomewhr are teaming up for a Sunday brunch you'll want to clear your afternoon for.

📍 The Winston, 461 N. 3rd Street
📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 1PM to 5PM

On the menu: waffles and pancakes, jerk chicken wings, fried fish, eggs, potatoes with onions and peppers, a garden salad, parfaits, and a fruit display.

In your glass: mimosas, bellinis, and margaritas.

Good food, good drinks, and good people. Bring your crew.

🎟 Tickets at the link in bio.

#TheConnect #PhillyBrunch #BreakfastClub #PhillyEvents #SundayBrunch #ConnectPHL #PhillyWeekend #NorthernLiberties by @theconnectphl

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Rescheduled. We will announce the winner closer to the date. by @theconnectphl

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Philly Culture Gala — first artist announced. 🎶

Performing live: TREWAY, Grammy Award–winning drummer. 🥁🔥

Culture, music, and community under one roof at Vault XXVII. Our Philly Culture Gala returns Saturday, December 5th, and it's built to celebrate the city that shaped us, from the stage to the table.

📍 Vault XXVII, Philadelphia
🗓️ Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 PM

Grab tickets, link in bio. More names coming soon.

@its_treway is going to bring the house down.

#PhillyCultureGala #TheConnect #PhillyEvents #Philadelphia250 #BlackExcellence #PhillyMusic #LiveMusic by @theconnectphl

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Friday at Fitler was a blast. 🖤

Thank you all for joining us for a wonderful evening: great conversation, great company, and forward thinking that's already sparking what's next.

We're doing it again. LikeMinded returns Friday, November 6, 6–10 PM. Location to be announced. Watch this space.

And heads up: November is the last LikeMinded of the year. Our Philly Culture Gala is Saturday, December 5 at Vault XXVII, so December is all about the Gala.

Grab your tickets, link in bio. 🥂

#LikeMinded #TheConnect #PhillyEvents #PhillyNetworking #BlackPhilly #ConnectPHL by @theconnectphl

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Monday, October 5 — I’ll be on the panel for the 42nd Annual MED Week Kickoff Breakfast, hosted at the National Constitution Center.

“Building Like a Boss: AI as a Tool for Business Growth” — talking about how small business owners can actually use AI to compete, not just keep up.

🗓️ Monday, October 5, 2026
🥐 Breakfast at 9:00 AM
🎙️ Panel 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 National Constitution Center, Philadelphia

MED Week is the City of Philadelphia’s Maximizing Economic Development Week — a full week of resources for business owners. Come through for the breakfast if you’re building something.

#MedWeekPhilly #TheConnect #ConnectAI #PhiladelphiaBusiness #AIforBusiness SmallBusinessPhilly taken in National Constitution Center by @theconnectphl

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| Introducing The Breakfast Club — On Sunday, October 11th we are collaborating with our friends at @theconnectphl to bring new brunch vibe to the city!

Bring a friend and let’s eat, drink and sing! Tickets available now!

Music by
@vicb @killsing @itsdjdj taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @theconnectphl

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Tomorrow night. Fitler Club. You know what it is. 🤝

LikeMinded is back — and this time, come a little early. We've got Fitler Club tours at 6–7 PM and again at 9 PM, so you can see the space before the room fills up.

📍 Fitler Club, Philadelphia
🗓️ Friday, October 2 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Grab tickets — link in bio. See you tomorrow.

#LikeMinded #PhillyNetworking #BlackProfessionals #TheConnect #PhillyEvents #BlackExcellence #Philadelphia by @theconnectphl

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Philly, the weekend is stacked. 🖤

THURSDAY OCT 1
🎧 Perfect Strangers — @stratusloungephl · @occupynas · @dj_amh @itsbobbyflowers @djnomari
🥃 City Wide Happy Hour — Pyramid Club · @live24hrs

FRIDAY OCT 2
⭐ LikeMinded at Fitler — Fitler Club · 6-10PM · @theconnectphl (link in bio)
🥂 Under The Influence — Margolis · @pullup.party
🎶 SPKTRM — Star | Bolt · @djspktr @djnomari
🇳🇬 Naija Independence Party — @ini_cash @just4fun.intl
🖤 A Black Celebration — @johnnybrendas · DJ Baby Berlin + DJ CAGE

SATURDAY OCT 3
💃 Saturday Night Out — @reservephl · @officialdjsi @djdonwill @djmeermeer
🍽 The Prestigious Dinner Party — @the_emmyaward

SUNDAY OCT 4
🥂 First Sunday Philly — @reservephl · @betherenaissance · hosted by @acesuburb @kyleolani @milesjohnsontv · sounds by @officialdjsi @brinkscoded @officialsamk_

Share this with whoever you're pulling up with this weekend. 👇

#PhillyWeekend #PhillyNightlife #PhillyEvents #WeekendVibes #BlackPhilly #PhillyDJs #Afrobeats #NightlifePhilly #TheConnect #ConnectPHL by @theconnectphl

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🎟️ PHILLY, WE’VE GOT TICKETS.

Our friends at @livenationphila are hooking The Connect community up with tickets to some of the biggest shows coming to Philly — and we’re giving them away. 🔥

Chief Keef. Steve Lacy. Victoria Monét. Doja Cat. Syd. Yung Gravy. And plenty more.

HOW TO ENTER:
❤️ Like this post
🎶 Comment the artist you want to see
👥 Tag the person you’re bringing
📲 Follow @theconnectphl + @livenationphila
🔁 Share this post to your story

We’ll be selecting winners for shows throughout the season, so keep an eye on your DMs.

Which show are you claiming? 👀🎟️

Big love to @livenationphila for showing love to The Connect community. 🖤 by @theconnectphl

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Introducing Secure The Bag — The Connect's new weekly drop of real Philly roles worth your time. 🖤💰

No fluff, no expired listings. Every week we're pulling fresh opportunities across the city — corporate gigs, city government roles, small business spots, and everything in between — so you always know what's actually hiring right now. Let's get this bread.

This week's lineup:

CORPORATE & PROFESSIONAL
💼 Senior Software Developer — TherapyNotes
💼 Financial Analyst — Cushman & Wakefield
💼 Senior Project Manager — Michael Page
💼 Manager, Strategic Initiatives — Deloitte
💼 Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept — Main Line Health
💼 Marketing Manager — ImageOne Industries

CIVIC & GOVERNMENT
💼 Director of Community Engagement — City of Philadelphia
💼 Community Engagement Organizer — City of Philadelphia
💼 Deputy Director, Public Policy — MP-HR
💼 Training and Development Officer — City of Philadelphia

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS
💼 Apparel Fit Model — D'IYANU LLC
💼 Assistant Manager / Operations — Dog Gone Walking

MORE ROLES
💼 Operations Management Trainee — Philadelphia Housing Authority
💼 Customer Success Specialist — Taylor and Francis
💼 Asst. Director, Control Center Info — SEPTA

New roles every week. Full list, always fresh: link in bio → theconnect.pro/jobs

#TheConnect #SecureTheBag #PhillyJobs #PhillyCareers #Philadelphia #BlackProfessionals by @theconnectphl

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