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It is i admit hard finding what you may refer to suitable black professional mates in Pittsburgh although they do exist. The Shadow Lounge in East Liberty is a nice laid back social lounge, where it's mixed, safe, and where people go to have a good time. I am not a party animal, but i have hung out here a few times a month. I am a young black business owner who can attest to the fact that the vast majority of blacks in Pittsburgh are just Ghetto. I'm from the Ghetto, but have transcended that mentality, and has had a hard time finding a suitable black female mate. Although there are many beautiful black women here as anywhere, the mentalities, in my opinion are just hood. I like a little hood as i want my better part to have had some trials and tribulations, but the neighborhood weed man is not the ultimate catch, and this is coming from a very handsome, stable, and successful businessman.......Good Luck !
What's your problem? I never said anything about black people being thugs, gangstas, or anything else you mentioned. I think you have some issues with race that you need to get straightened out. If you're such a "professional" you should know that "a lot" is actually two words and capitalizing every other word in a sentence is immature and makes you look like a fool. Take your bitterness out on someone else.
My problem -
Is your listing every ghetto neighborhood in Pittsburgh, as if these are the only places blacks want to hang out in.. makes you Ignorant! She specifically said "Professional Black" atmosphere...I think you knew very well what she ment.
my bitterness is directly at who it should be, someone purposely listing every black ghetto in Pittsburgh to sterotype blacks.
If this was not your intention then please, explain your reasoning for listing every Pittsburgh ghetto, when this person again specifically stated "Professional Blacks"....
As for my mispellings - you should be the last person to play grammar professer, ok, i've seen plenty of your post to know.
Please don't get my thread shut down. I'm choosing just to ignore the posts that don't apply to what I'm looking for. If anyone has anything else to add about professional black singles, then great. If not, then I appreciate what I have learned thus far!
Earlier, I was going to recommend getting involved in a volunteer initiative that benefits the disadvantaged and also might attract other professional blacks who want to give back to the community. It all depends on your passion. You know what they say about meeting people with similar interests when you do things you love. I believe that whole heartedly. Just become active in things you love. If you do things that end up attracting other professional blacks too, then that's a bonus. Either way, your life will be enriched.
(As for the other issue, I'll resist explaining in detail that a white person being embarrased by his posts has nothing to do with being embarrassed about being white. )
Lana, Pittsburgh's minority population does tend to be rather segregated so it could be difficult to find whole areas or even many professional-level clubs, restaurants and such that are frequented almost exclusively by black professionals. It's not hopeless, but it's probably not the scene you were imagining.
That said, through your work, your neighborhood (Shadyside, right?) and activities, you should be able to meet some like-minded and like-cultured people. In Shadyside, Ellsworth Ave has a bunch of different restaurants and coffee shops, like the Elbow Room, that have outdoor seating and a young professional vibe. Regent Square, Point Breeze (Point Brugge Cafe), Squirrel Hill, North Oakland (universities), South Side/Station Square - all of these are urban neighborhoods worth exploring. They have cafes, movies, theatre, shopping, parks, galleries, museums, gyms, sports, music, jazz clubs and other activities that will help you get involved and interested in life here in Pittsburgh. Through your friends at work and an active lifestyle, the rest will follow.
I hope you find what you're looking for and enjoy Pittsburgh!
She's interested in meeting black professionals, not people hanging out on street corners in Pittsburgh's ghettos.
You never fail to amaze me when the subject is even remotely related to race.
I wish I could thank each and everyone of your post. These guys really know how to turn a good thread negative real quick. I wouldn't be surprised if he was a teenaged kid. Anyway to the OP... As others stated We're everywhere. I would really check the shadow in East Liberty.
When I lived in Pittsburgh I knew a couple single, professional late 20s African-American females and they had a lot of trouble finding a man...so you won't be the only person with this problem/question.
I recommend you join the young professionals organization in Pittsburgh. When I showed up to one of their meetings it was 80% men and there were some African American guys there...and it will be good for networking in the business community.
If you want diverse nightlife, the Firehouse in the Strip District has a large variety of people. I don't know how old you are but if you are in the 25-40 bracket you'll find a very, very good mix of people there...hip type people...of all races. When I was in graduate school a lot of the students from Europe, Asia and Africa LOVED the place due to its diversity. It is, IMO, the most diverse hotspot in Pittsburgh, in terms of age, race and overall personality types.
I think a lot of the restaurants in the Strip like Kaya do very well too in terms of diversity on the professional end. The spots in Shadyside mentioned above like Soba and Red Room are decent choices, but I don't recall seeing many African-American professional types at Soba, although I do remember some in the Red Room.
How about black organizations?? Jack & Jill chapters..the Links, frat and soro alumni like Deltas or Q's..
these are most likely educated and professional people...they might be young or know some younger
professionals..Lodges..
Pittsburgh has a black population of less than 13% and the black professional % is even lower, now if you factor in the married and gay men that number is even lower. If you notice that there is not a neighborhood that is predominated by upper middle class blacks. Many of the places previously listed are all economically and workforce diversed. All that I can say is GOOD LUCK! hey maybe I will see you there
Pittsburgh's black population is above 30%. You must have confused Allegheny County's population with the city proper. Middle to upper middle class black are pretty much invisible to the overall metro but we are concentrasted in the East End and its suburbs (Stanton Heights, Sugar Top, Blackridge, Churchill, Penn hills, Plum, Monroeville etc.....
With that said, many young urban professional adults recognized the problem with meeting like minded individuals in the late 90's. Since then monthly gathering were put together and these outing are very popular. Last Friday and Saturday my wife and I attended the First Friday event at the Shadow Loung / Ava /Blueroom (connected). On Saturday we attended The first Saturday event as well. it was held at an event flex space called Navvarra. It is owned and operated by the Bossa Nova lounge which is an upscale lounge in the heart of the cultural district. Both events were amazing everyone looked amazing (especially my wife)!!!!! Here you will find an asortment of well groomed educated young black professionals mixed with white, asian, even latino!!!!! most of these people come from places that are used to seeing and interacting with a diverse croud...... The music is amazing as well. We do have poetry slams and most of the larger historic black churches (Mt.Arott, Petra,Covenant) have singles event as well (mixed in with a little jesus).... There are lots of artsy things to do as well. From Downtown Gallery Crawls to the Penn Avenue Arts district monthly crawls, there is alot to do for singles. Oh!! The August Wilson Center For African American Culture will open in the heart of downtown and will bring all of the urban young black professional types to the downtown scene with the in house cafe and lounge with outdoor seating. A soft opening and festival was held last week and the place beat all of my expectations.
Pittsburgh's black population is above 30%. You must have confused Allegheny County's population with the city proper. Middle to upper middle class black are pretty much invisible to the overall metro but we are concentrasted in the East End and its suburbs (Stanton Heights, Sugar Top, Blackridge, Churchill, Penn hills, Plum, Monroeville etc.....
With that said, many young urban professional adults recognized the problem with meeting like minded individuals in the late 90's. Since then monthly gathering were put together and these outing are very popular. Last Friday and Saturday my wife and I attended the First Friday event at the Shadow Loung / Ava /Blueroom (connected). On Saturday we attended The first Saturday event as well. it was held at an event flex space called Navvarra. It is owned and operated by the Bossa Nova lounge which is an upscale lounge in the heart of the cultural district. Both events were amazing everyone looked amazing (especially my wife)!!!!! Here you will find an asortment of well groomed educated young black professionals mixed with white, asian, even latino!!!!! most of these people come from places that are used to seeing and interacting with a diverse croud...... The music is amazing as well. We do have poetry slams and most of the larger historic black churches (Mt.Arott, Petra,Covenant) have singles event as well (mixed in with a little jesus).... There are lots of artsy things to do as well. From Downtown Gallery Crawls to the Penn Avenue Arts district monthly crawls, there is alot to do for singles. Oh!! The August Wilson Center For African American Culture will open in the heart of downtown and will bring all of the urban young black professional types to the downtown scene with the in house cafe and lounge with outdoor seating. A soft opening and festival was held last week and the place beat all of my expectations.
Sincerly.
Young Black Professional!
Great, this sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you!
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