Blackpeople.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Blackpeople.com free?
Yes, for the present time. However, at a later date, Blackpeople.com will have a monthly subscription fee. So hurry up and join while it is still free!
Aren’t the other Black-oriented web communities Black-owned too?
99.99% of the time, NO.
The most popular Black-oriented web sites fall into 3 categories:
1. Big media-owned sites (the ones connected with big TV and radio interests)
2. Independent sites with Black front people (find out for yourself - click the copyright links and find out who is behind your favorite site!)
3. Mom-and-Pop sized Black-owned sites (usually run by good folks who have good hearts but no technical or business expertise)
When in doubt, READ THE WEB SITE CREDITS! If it is Black-owned, they wil probably make it very plain!
When are you officially opening?
We are officially opening in late 2005, but you will be able to join very soon! Early users of the site will be richly rewarded for helping us work out the kinks in the system!
Why do you need a Black online community?
People like to socialize with others who have similar backgrounds, perspectives or experiences. Because much of society has been fragmented across racial boundaries for centuries, many Black people are more comfortable in venues where their prevailing cultural perspectives are understood and reflected. These venues provide a much needed respite from the societal and institutional perspectives that most of us experience in our work or school lives that neither understand nor reflect Black cultural perspectives.
Who can join?
Anyone interested in developing professional or personal relationships of any kind are welcome to join Blackpeople.com. While Blackpeople.com is a place where the Black perspective is the norm, people of all cultures and backgrounds are welcome to join and participate!