a community for EVERYONE
Life long residents
Myrtle Beach has a rich cultural history in music and the arts. Many black families have been here for 4+ generations and have seen the Grand Strand change all around them. BMB honors the many life long residents and hopes to create a social connection between the original residents, new transplants and visitors.
recent transplants
Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular destinations for relocation. Making social connections in a new area can be a challenge. People of Color tend to search for people that look like them or have similar cultural habits. BMB organizes inclusive activities where like minded people can network.
17 million visitors
Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular destinations in the country. The beach, golf courses and beautiful weather attract people of many cultures. BMB seeks to connect people of color to local activities, shopping and restaraunts for a more enjoyable vacation.
about Black Myrtle Beach
Black Myrtle Beach, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2021 to create a socially inclusive atmosphere so that Lifelong residents, recent transplants and visitors to can feel culturally connected to Myrtle Beach and Surrounding areas. BMB invests in new and developing Black Owned Business to help the sustainablility and ecomonic growth in the Black community.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
We help new and developing Black Owned Business get a strong start by offering workshops/trainings, small grants and community connections.
SOCIAL MEET-UPS
We organize fun and Inclusive networking activities to help life long residents, recent transplant and visitors feel culturally connected to the Myrtle Beach area.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
BMB hosts Melanin & MImosa Women’s Empowerment Brunch annually during Women’s History Month in March to celebrate local business women.
