A lesbian reached out online for friendship - around 400 queer people showed up
Community picnics created by a lesbian Londoner on TikTok brought together 400 LGBTQ+ individuals for friendship and inclusivity.
The picnics are aimed at centering queer women, trans, and non-binary people while being open to cis men who are requested to hold space for marginalized groups. [ more ]
There's a New North Beach Wine Bar from Inclusive Wine Pros
The North Beach Renaissance welcomes a new bottle shop and wine gathering space, Friend of a Friend, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity in agriculture.
Co-owner Christopher Renfro aims to create an unpretentious space for the community to explore wine, offering tastings to break down people's uncertainty. [ more ]
This Popular Brooklyn Wine Shop Is Nearly 100% Stocked With Black-Owned Libations
Happy Cork is a black-owned wine and spirits shop that features the largest selection of Black and minority-owned brands.
The store provides a platform for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the industry and also hosts tasting events and regular programming to engage customers. [ more ]
This New Colombian Coffee Shop Will Transition Into a Vibey House Music Bar by Night
Portland's combination cafe-bars faced challenges due to staffing issues and changes in the social landscape, leading to many coffee shops closing before bars open in the evening.
Matta Cafe and Secret Grove in Northwest Flanders aim to revive Portland's social spirit by offering a unique blend of Colombian coffee, cocktails, live music, and food. [ more ]
At the innovative new POC Food & Wine Festival in SF and Berkeley, brown is beautiful.
The POC Food & Wine Festival highlights chefs, vintners, brewers of color often overlooked, aiming for equitability and community-building through unique experiences. [ more ]
Her first visit to wine country was anything but pleasant'. So this Black former techie became a winemaker
Fern Stroud founded Black Vines to create a space in the wine industry for Black vintners and consumers in the Bay Area.
The organization has grown into a significant economic engine for Black-owned wine businesses, aiming to connect them with consumers often overlooked by the mainstream industry. [ more ]
Job Vacancy: Jr. Customer Success Manager for US/European Market (m/f/x) - Berlin Mitte // Tomorrow Biostasis GmbH | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs
Fluent German and English required for a full-time on-site Junior Customer Success Manager role in Berlin Mitte.
Seeking an individual passionate about customer service, fostering community, and exceeding expectations for clients in a tech startup environment. [ more ]
Here's how to help laid off journalists in Los Angeles - Poynter
Journalist Emily Elena Dugdale is using a guide created by Kati Kokal to build a mutual support network in Los Angeles following recent layoffs in the industry.
Dugdale has already received financial support from her peers and plans to create a Google form to further develop the network. [ more ]
Jami Attenberg has published a new book called 1000 Words, which features advice from various writers.
One writer's technique for writing with limited time and childcare was to send herself emails with ideas, using them as breadcrumbs to write later. [ more ]
Rencontres AJC is a gathering of French festivals and clubs organized by AJC, showcasing the French way of doing things and the power of common musical passions in building communities.
Arts funding cuts and venue closures are challenges faced by the Rencontres AJC, highlighting the difficulties that the arts sector is currently experiencing in France. [ more ]