Brown Skin Brunchin' is a U.S. networking organization and online platform for women of color.[1][2]
| Company type | Social, business networking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Lillian Jackson Melissa Mason |
| Website | www |
History
editThe organization was founded in 2018 by Lillian Jackson and Melissa Mason as a monthly event in Richmond, Virginia,[3][4] eventually expanding nationally.[5][2] The company continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting virtual events for members.[5]
In 2021[2][6] it released a professional and social networking app.[7] Local organizers continued to hold monthly networking events.[8][9]
By 2022, the company had expanded to 75 cities in the United States and Canada[5][10] and had 19,000 members.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Browley, Jasmine (10 March 2022). "These Best Friends Founded An App To Help Black Women Connect Over Brunch". Essence. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Redd, Kandace (13 January 2022). "Brown Skin Brunchin' Creating a safe space for Black women professionals". ABC 10 (KXTV Sacramento). Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Pattillo, Alicia (23 July 2021). "Las Vegas woman creates Brown Skin Brunchin', a networking event for minorities". ABC News Las Vegas (KTNV). Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Jeroslyn (28 September 2021). "Two Besties From Virginia Turn Their Love For Brunch Into Travel Business Venture". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Freeman, Caitlyn (15 June 2021). "Richmond women create nationwide brunch network - Two Richmond women work to create community among women of color through nationwide brunches". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Hamblin, Brianna (23 October 2022). "Brown Skin Brunchin' - a way for Nashville women of color to meet and network". News Channel 5. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Hunter, Tatum (3 July 2023). "Meeting friends online is normal. Here's how to do it". The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Matsuoka, Sayaka (16 June 2022). "Brunchin' while Black: Women of color find their brunch tribe in Winston-Salem". Triad CityBeat. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Dooley, Donovan (10 September 2022). "Brown Skin Brunchin': HBCU Graduates Open Doors For Black Women Through Brunch and Vibes". Newsone. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Intersimone, Jenna (13 July 2022). "This new networking group in New Brunswick for Black women includes brunch". My Central Jersey. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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