Welcome to 1stFriday.com!

1stFriday.com, Inc. is an online media company focusing on local and user-generated content for African-American communities. Leveraging the grass roots First Fridays phenomenon and the power of Web 2.0 community tools, 1stFriday.com is the premier destination for African-Americans looking for local information, as well as social and professional networking opportunities. From entertainment to child-care to travel to home improvement, 1stFriday.com is the Black community's destination for information for us - by us.

“First Fridays” are social and professional networking events that are attended, primarily, by African-American professionals. “First Fridays” have been held since the late 1980’s. From its origins in New Jersey, “First Fridays” has expanded to 35 cities in 7 countries. “First Fridays” events are organized and managed by local entrepreneurs who earn ticket, sponsorship and advertising revenue from their events.

1stFriday.com launches new local charitable giving web service for African-Americans

1stFriday.com, Inc. announces a new service to promote charitable giving within local Black communities. “Keep it in the Community” groups allow African-Americans in local markets to post online details of donations of used items (e.g. - books, children’s toys, baby items, clothing, electronic equipment, furniture). Charities, schools, families, non-profit organizations and individuals can respond to the posts and make arrangement for the pick-up and delivery of the items.

Manage the costs of Emergency Room visits smartly

Today, even a mild cut or injury that leads to a visit to a hospital emergency room can cost thousands of dollars. Knowing in advance what your options are when contemplating a visit to an emergency room may save you or your family members a lot of money.

Family

"Keep it in the Community" Groups enable African-Americans to recycle used clothes, computer equipment, books, children's toys and more within their local communities. » Read article

Health

Keep the costs of an emergency room manageable with these tips. » Read article

Travel

Visiting Mendocino? Good for you - it is one of the most romantic spots in the Bay Area. We tell you how to get there, where to go and what to do on the 1stFriday.com Travel Channel. » Read article