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Writers' Forum where people exchange ideas, give hints and tips or even critique(those brave enough to air in public), each others work! , recommend courses, books and software to help improve your writing skills - Credit Athaba (Started 25 July 2005)

Joke Village, please post Video, Pictures or links of funnies for a laugh....

Books worth reading, fiction or non fiction, Political or entertaining, business or even manuals, share with the African and Caribbean Social Network. What are you reading lately?

This section is in place to, help and support those in the African Caribbean community who need it most, It is also in place to highlight those organisations and/or individuals who are already caring and/or helping the vunerable or Inform members of our community.

the BNV Language Resource Village where people can go and learn about or pick up on an African Language. The idea is to support the promotion of African langauges like Swahili as well as Trading Language amongst ourselves, particularly here in europe where the language barrier is prevailant.

REACH is a programme for Black boys and young Black men, supporting and inspiring them to raise their aspirations, attainment and achievement. Link to REACH Please share YOUR inspirational stories and discuss ways that you think can make a POSITIVE difference in our community.

Post and discuss news, editorials, commentary, headlines and politics from the day's/weeks current events

Post information, congratulations, Condolences and appreciations and such alike for indiviuals, organisations and charities right here on the African Caribbean Social network.

This is the Big Question, here we ask you to say in your own words what 'Being Black' means to you, What is 'Black Culture'? If you want to take part please give an indication of your age group and or your general area of residence so we may get an understanding of the different view ponits based on age and/or area.

Discuss your future here from interview skillz and training to Job postings

The African and Caribbean Social network is for the discussion of Black History, from Africa to throughout the Diaspora. Feel free to post things about great leaders of the past, Kings, Queens, Events, Ordinary people and Revolutionaries to name a few. This forum isn't meant to keep us in the past but to teach each other to be proud of our heritage and roots and to acknowledge them. Helping us to move forward with immense pride knowing where we came from. Remember alot of the things that you may think are not relevant to history both past and present, may be relavant to someone else. So each one, teach one, share some and learn some Black history! - credit to Ladyday & opinionated

The meeting place for villagers to exchange ideas and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, children and family related issues.

Village for all your IT or Technical related questions and to discuss/review the latest PC/console games.

Are you a die hard footy fan, do you love cricket, follow tennis, a budding basketball enthusiast or just a curious observer? Whatever you may be if you have an interest in sports of any kind, you will have an interest in this forum.

A mature discussion space for BNV members to have serious indepth debates, discussion on African philosophers, African Philosophy or Influences on African Philosophy.

Constructive discussion, criticism and commentary of religious tenets and organized religions are welcome. Share thoughts about spiritual pathways and the crossroads between spirituality and science.

The place for African and Caribbean black women to discuss issues, gossip and share information useful not just to black women but to all.

The place for black men to chill out and bond, talk about things Black men like to talk about (And not just footie and women)

Are you looking for a nice African Caribbean recipe or do you have one to share? Want to show off your culinary skills and food expertise? Then please tell the village all about it here. (credit to soulstarr for the name of this new forum)

Talk about upcoming movies, sequels, prequels, remakes etc. Give others your review of the latest movie releases here! Not forgetting, independent films, short films, clips and the film industry on a whole.

Enter the world of Black People Chat Rooms, 6 different flavoured African Caribbean Chat Rooms. Find your favourite chat room here,it's where Black People Meet. Black Chat now 10 years old!!!

This section is where members can ask other members for help, advice and/or information on anything they want to perhaps a member is looking for advice on a particular issue? Whatever it is just ask. All racist, derogatory and/or demeaning posts will be removed at the moderators’ earliest convenience

Relax, take a break if you think your bad

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