Brothers and Sisters of Northern Virginia
Discover local businesses, events, community stories and the people making things happen across Northern Virginia.
Our purpose
BASONOVA — Brothers and Sisters of Northern Virginia — connects our Black community with the businesses, events, people and organizations that make Northern Virginia a great place to live, work and build.
Because through community, we succeed together.
In the community
Discover BASONOVA gatherings and events happening throughout our community.
Featured BASONOVA eventOctober 2026
Location TBD
Rhythm & Business returns in October. We're working on the next location now. Join Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across Northern Virginia for another evening of connections, conversation, and community.
Share your event with BASONOVA for consideration.
Business Highlight
Manassas, Virginia
Meet the family behind East Coast Wings + Grill Manassas—a Black-owned, family-run restaurant where great food, community, and building a legacy come together.
Community Highlight
Licensed Professional Counselor • Educator • Clinical Supervisor • Owner, NoVA Clinical Counseling
For Michelle Gorden, mental health care begins with something simple but powerful: making sure people feel seen, heard, and understood.
Read the HighlightBrothers and Sisters of Northern Virginia
BASONOVA
Insider
Community · Businesses · Events · People
BASONOVA Insider
BASONOVA Insider brings you community stories, businesses worth knowing, upcoming events and the people making things happen across Northern Virginia.
Built With Community
BASONOVA is intentionally growing with community participation. Every event, business and community story you share helps us better represent Black Northern Virginia.
Hosting something Black Northern Virginia should know about? Share it with BASONOVA.
Submit an EventKnow a person or organization doing something worth celebrating? Tell us about them.
Make a RecommendationOwn a business serving our community? Learn how your business can become part of BASONOVA.
For Businesses
BASONOVA Facebook Groups
BASONOVA runs county-based Facebook groups across Northern Virginia — places where Black residents connect with people closer to where they live, work and spend their time.
Find Your Facebook Group
Discover what's happening. Support businesses in our community. Meet the people doing the work. And stay connected to what's happening across Northern Virginia.
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