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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

  • The Pleasure MashUp - Nudist Brunch & Craft
    The Pleasure MashUp - Nudist Brunch & Craft
    Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    RSVP for address
    Join us for a nude brunch centered on BDSM/kink conversations, creative activities, and nude liberation. Guests will create their own DIY impact tools and other creative activities.
  • BIPOC Meditation Gathering
    BIPOC Meditation Gathering
    Tue, Jun 16
    Wild Heart Meditation Center
    Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Wild Heart Meditation Center, 3123 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
    Our Summer of Care continues with our friends at Wild Heart and their monthly BIPOC meditation gathering!
  • Freedom in Nature Juneteenth Hike
    Freedom in Nature Juneteenth Hike
    Fri, Jun 19
    Cummins Falls State Park
    Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Cummins Falls State Park, 390 Cummins Falls Ln, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA
    Time in nature gives us space, to pause, breath and reflect. Water remembers, it witnesses, and it transforms. Come for the waterfall, stay for the energy exchange.
  • Timeless Jewels NMAAM Meet-up
    Timeless Jewels NMAAM Meet-up
    Fri, Jun 19
    National Museum of African American Musi
    Jun 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    National Museum of African American Musi, 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
    Timeless Jewels creates space where lived experiences are honored and wisdom is shared. These gatherings foster connection and belonging for individuals age 50 and above. Whether you're 50+ or simply seeking a mature, intentional environment, Timeless Jewels welcomes you.
  • Timeless Jewels Juneteenth Meet-up
    Timeless Jewels Juneteenth Meet-up
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 19
    Centennial Park Nashville
    Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Centennial Park Nashville, 210 30th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
    Timeless Jewels creates space where lived experiences are honored and wisdom is shared. These gatherings foster connection and belonging for individuals age 50 and above. Whether you're 50+ or simply seeking a mature, intentional environment, Timeless Jewels welcomes you.
  • Queer African American Songwriter Showcase
    Queer African American Songwriter Showcase
    Sat, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Chinkapin Craftstead, 1424 Auburntown Rd, Woodbury, TN 37190, USA
    Chinkapin Craftstead will host its first-ever Queer African American Songwriter Showcase at its outdoor pavilion stage. Nashville-based artists Julia Cannon, Lamarr Lyons, and Saaneah will perform original songs and tell stories in an intimate songwriter round.
  • Integrated Yoga with Shabaz
    Integrated Yoga with Shabaz
    Sun, Jun 21
    Jun 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Cë Studio, 1015 Kirkland Ave suite 305, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
    Join us for a fellowship roll-up, yoga flow, and groove session led by our friend Shabaz and Ce Gallery!
  • Black + Queer AF Harambe Happy Hour
    Black + Queer AF Harambe Happy Hour
    Fri, Jun 26
    Jun 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    RSVP for address
    The Equity Alliance's Black and Queer AF Happy Hour returns on June 26 for another night of joy, music, dancing, connection, and unapologetic Black queer freedom.
  • MashUp Community Altar at Nashville PRIDE
    MashUp Community Altar at Nashville PRIDE
    Sat, Jun 27
    Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
    Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243, USA
    Come find us at Nashville PRIDE as we cultivate space to honor queer ancestors and remember the legacy of what PRIDE really means.
  • Mindful MashUp! Healing Circle
    Mindful MashUp! Healing Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Jul 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Link
    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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