About us
WELCOME to an exciting group of African-Americans and Special Friends of any culture or nationality. Average age range is 40 to 60+. Younger people comfortable with this age group may join as well. The purpose of Black Love and Friends Cincinnati is to provide a bevy of FUN activities and events where people can congregate and make new friends in an easy social networking way.
We dine out, dance, go to festivals, kayak, horseback ride, helicopter ride, get lost in the corn maze, and so many more activities! 😍
We love, honor and respect our Men and Women. Members are encouraged to offer ideas of activities and events that they would enjoy participating in.
RSVP POLICY: RSVP ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE EVENT. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RSVP TO "Not Going" THE MORNING OF THE EVENT OR WHEN THE ORGANIZER/EVENT HOST REQUEST THAT YOU DO SO. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL GET FLAGGED AS A "No Show". THREE NO SHOWS AND YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. CL Connie McWilliams
We welcome members to become Event Hosts. We would post the event you’re interested in, and you greet the members as they come together. There may be other responsibilities yet all can be done with minimal effort.
PHOTO POLICY: Events may be photographed or recorded. By attending events, you grant BLACK LOVE AND FRIENDS (all locations) the right to use your name and image as recorded and/or photographed, to promote BLACK LOVE AND FRIENDS and release the groups from all liability associated with the use of your name, image and statements.
Black Love and Friends Cincinnati was born out of its sister group "Black Love & Friends: Grown Sexy Wise and Mature" (now "Black Love Family and Friends...,") in Greater Cincinnati. Come join us! Get from behind the computer, come out and have a social life! And know our abiding theme, “It’s all about L-O-V-E...”
Upcoming events
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9th Annual Queen City Derby Party and Happy Hour!
7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH, USThe Queen City Derby Party (QCDP) is a fundraising day-party centered on the running of the Kentucky Derby. As Cincinnati’s premier Kentucky Derby watch event, QCDP is a unique spectacle that brings together a diverse mix of patrons who wish to enjoy a festive and vibrant take on the traditions of the race.
This annual fundraiser is the signature event of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Gamma Lambda chapter in collaboration with the Delta Gamma Lambda Youth & Education Foundation, a Cincinnati based 501c3.
This event this year will again be at The Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040
- The QCDP Happy Hour will be held on FRIDAY, 5/1/26 and ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Link to Tickets is here. Ticket prices are $40.00 each.
- The QCDP will be held on SATURDAY, 5/2/26. General admission tickets ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! Link to Tickets is here. Tickets prices are $125.00 each.
There are still a few tickets available for the BL&F VIP Tables!
BL&F's only has 24 VIP total tickets (3 tables). Tickets prices are $162.50 each.
BL&F's VIP Tables will be together or beside each other.VIP includes : VIP table experience w/champagne, souvenir glass and appetizers, open bar experience, and heavy appetizers throughout the party.
VIP Table Seats will be updated and listed below. To pay for and reserve your VIP Ticket you must contact Doc D @ (513) 348-4991. Reminder, this is first come, first serve and this event WILL sell out!
AS OF JANUARY 20, 2026 -> 12 BL&F VIP tickets remaining.
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Past events
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