December 5, 2025 - Chrismas Day
Ultra Black Friday
Turn Holiday Spending Into Community Wealth.
Shop discounts from Black-owned businesses, Dec 5 – Christmas, inside the Culture Connection app.
We are also look for volunteers for our fundraiser in February.
"Turning superficial interactions into beneficial relationships."
"Turning superficial interactions into beneficial relationships."
Our mission is to empower Black professionals by creating a culturally-rooted networking platform that fosters connection, collaboration, and visibility.
We exist to bridge opportunity gaps by facilitating mentorship, meaningful relationships, and access to professional resources—while also amplifying the voices and services of Black-owned businesses through targeted, high-impact advertising.
Together, we’re building a digital ecosystem where culture drives connection, and community fuels success.
Participated in Launchpad and Founder’s Bootcamp accelorators hosted by Lightship Capital
Proud member of Venture NEXT accelerator 2025 cohort.
Our CEO, Grace Shorter, Recieved the Cincinnati Business Inquirer’s 25 under 25
Currently fundraising.
300 active users
Grace Shorter
Founder and CEO
Tameara Shorter
Head of Sales and Logistics
Davette Shorter
CFO and Networking Liaison
Dr. Corinne Taylor
Chief Revenue Officer
Petra Reinhardt
CMO