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The Impact of Our Programming & Events

Our Vision: Creating a Supportive, Inclusive, and Equitable Community

 

We understand that fragmentation—when someone cannot bring their whole self into healthcare spaces—creates barriers to well-being. Our work demonstrates that when people are able to integrate all aspects of who they are, they make healthier choices, access more appropriate care, and build stronger support systems.

MashUp! Programs

At MashUp, we don’t just offer services—we illuminate the roots of inequity. Our work is grounded in the belief that real change begins with self-understanding. When people are supported in integrating every aspect of who they are—mind, body, identity, culture—they become empowered to make informed choices, seek affirming care, and build lasting systems of support. We don’t provide one-time solutions; we nurture lifelong transformation. Click the links to learn more about our current programs, listed below. 

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Dining Dialogues

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Mindful MashUp!

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Timeless Jewels

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EJR Leadership

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Melanin Mondays

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Wholiness Project

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Research &

Impact

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Annual Event Programming

Annual Events

Giving Out Loud

The Giving Out Loud Brunch is our staple MashUp! Weekend Fundraising event. Each year we honor and celebrate individuals in our community who have contributed to advancing the well-being of the Black LGBTQ+ community. 

MashUp! Weekend

MashUp Weekend is a three-day cultural festival and community gathering that celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and joy of Black LGBTQ+ communities. Each year, it brings together art, nightlife, family, and purpose — creating a space where our culture is uplifted, our stories are centered, and our collective power is undeniable.

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Upcoming Events

  • Mindful MashUp! Healing Circle
    Mindful MashUp! Healing Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 09
    Sep 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Nashville, 210 25th Ave N ste 601, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
    As part of the Mindful MashUp! Transformation Program, monthly healing circles offer space to address addiction and impulsive behaviors. Each first Tuesday of the month, we gather around a unique theme to reflect, heal, and grow together.
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  • The Pleasure MashUp - Pleasure Signals: Flirtology 101
    The Pleasure MashUp - Pleasure Signals: Flirtology 101
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 29
    Sep 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    MashUp and Heauxly House are bringing you five days of bold workshops, sensual movement, drag & burlesque, film screenings, and connection.
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  • 18th Brothers United Winter Retreat
    18th Brothers United Winter Retreat
    Thu, Dec 11
    Dec 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – Dec 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Chapel Hill, 4209 Nashville Hwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034, USA
    A soul-nourishing weekend getaway designed by and for Black gay men. Come relax, relate, and revitalize with your people in a space built on healing, joy, and connection. Click the RSVP button for tickets.
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  • MashUp! Weekend 2026 - Save the Date
    MashUp! Weekend 2026 - Save the Date
    Fri, Feb 20
    Feb 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    MashUp Weekend is a three-day cultural festival and community gathering that celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and joy of Black LGBTQ+ communities. Each year we create a space where our culture is uplifted, our stories are centered, and our collective power is undeniable.
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