Where is the Town Square in the Virtual Black Community?

The town square is an open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. These gatherings were typically for political purposes, community celebrations and festivals. The town square was bounded by the court house, retail establishments, and other places of business. It was desirable to be near the town square to gain the greatest exposure to business opportunities. One of the characteristics of the physical town square is that it connects other avenues of activity in the town. So what evolved in many communities was a financial district, a garment district, a farmers market, a manufacturing district, an entertainment district — all emanating from the Town Square. In defining the role of iZania among destinations for descendants of Africa, we are striving to become the Town Square of the Virtual Black Community – the online gathering place that connects visitors to other key avenues of success. So, what does this mean in practical terms? From the iZania Town Square you can find: Our Black Business Directory with over 2400 businesses in 22 categories. A Retail District for sellers and buyers at iZania Market. A Black Networking Forum where our members have contributed thousands of posts. Feature Articles and News of the day from key contributors that address important issues in our community. Community Bloggers who have something to say about virtually any topic of interest. Affordable Advertising Opportunities for those entrepreneurs who want to attract the thousands of visitors that pass through our town square every day. We provide an Events Calendar to post community events. And finally, you can make connections with any of our 7200 members. iZania.com is emerging as the Town Square of the Virtual Black Community. Our goal is not to be yourfinal destination, but to facilitate access to information, multiple places of interest, and contacts that can make it easier for you to get value from the entire virtual community. Visit often. Add value. Invite your friends. Roger Madison CEO, iZania