Dating across the diaspora
Dating when one of you has African roots and the other Caribbean or African American. Friendly ideas to share your stories.
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Meet Black singles who get your world
From London to Atlanta, meet people who share your culture, your humour and what you want from love.
Real photosEvery photo is checked by a person
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Private profilesNever shown on the public site
Real peopleA person reads every report
Cities
Where our members are
LondonExplore the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, then lunch nearby.BirminghamBring a picnic to Simmer Down, the free reggae day in Handsworth Park.LeedsSpend carnival day in Potternewton Park, then find somewhere quiet to talk.AtlantaWalk the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park together.Washington, DCBook free passes for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.New York CityVisit an exhibition at the Schomburg Center in Harlem.
Guides
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Read the guideOut and about
Where singles meet here
- Play in a steel bandSt Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra in Brent is one of the bands at Notting Hill Carnival, and membership is open to all ages. Sessions run at weekends and in the evenings all year.
- Go to a Black History Month eventBlack History Month UK lists talks, exhibitions and workshops across the country. Going along is a natural way to meet people who share your interests.
- Mentor with 100 Black Men100 Black Men of America runs local chapters that mentor young people and support education and leadership. Volunteering is a good way to meet people who care about the same things.
What’s on
Coming up
- June: JuneteenthOn 19 June, communities across the US celebrate the end of slavery with gatherings, music and food. A local Juneteenth event makes a meaningful date.
- August: Notting Hill CarnivalCarnival returns on 29 and 30 August 2027, the bank holiday weekend. Sunday is Families and Children's Day and Monday is Adults Day, and both are free.
- October: Black History Month in the UKBlack History Month runs through October in the UK and was first celebrated in London in 1987. Talks, tours and exhibitions make thoughtful dates.
Members
Members are private here
Who is a member is nobody else’s business. Profiles are only visible to signed-in members.
Profiles are only visible to members
We never show members on the public site. Join free and you’ll see people near you, each with a checked photo and, if they’ve passed an ID check, a Verified badge.
Who it’s for
Made for both of you
For women
Someone real, on your terms
- Every photo is checked by a person
- Take things at your own pace
- Block and report, reviewed by a person
- No pressure to meet before you're ready
For men
Real women who reply
- Real profiles, with photos checked by a person
- Look for the Verified badge
- Women who want to meet, not just chat
- Free to join and browse
Verification
How we keep Just Black Singles real
Every member’s photo is checked by a person before anyone sees it.
Verified1A person checks every photo
Before any profile goes live, a member of our team looks at the photos. Anything that looks borrowed, edited or fake doesn’t get through.
2A selfie check
We ask for a quick selfie to make sure the person in the photos is the person on the profile.
3An ID check for the Verified badge
Members can check their ID with Yoti in about a minute. Yoti checks the document and tells us it matched. We never see or keep the document.
4Reports read by people
Report a profile and someone on our team reviews it. Fake profiles are removed.
Before you join
Questions people ask
In shortJust Black Singles is a dating site for Black singles in the UK and US, including people of African, Caribbean and African American heritage. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.
Is it free?
Joining, making a profile and browsing are free. To read and reply to messages you need a membership. You'll see the options before you pay anything.
How do I know people are real?
Every photo is checked by a person. Members who pass an ID check carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has been checked.
Is Just Black Singles open to people of all faiths?
Yes. Members of every faith, and none, are welcome. You can say on your profile what matters to you.
Is it normal to want a partner who shares my culture?
Yes. Lots of people want someone who understands their background, their family and their humour. There's nothing wrong with knowing what you want.