Self-ish Saturday: Summer BBQ Featuring Black-Owned Games
Good food. Good games. Good company.
Join Black Connect for a relaxed summer afternoon featuring catered BBQ, tabletop games created by Black-owned companies and Black game designers, and time to connect with BC members and guests at Sparkman Wharf.
What Does “ SELF-ish ” Mean?
SELF-ish is part of Black Connect culture.
We are:
Motivated.
Assured.
Employed in the business of building legacies.
SELF = Secure Enough to Live Freely.
We work together in the industries of self-determination and autonomy.
We set boundaries. We protect our energy. We support each other.
That’s not selfish.
That’s SELF-ish.
Self-ish Saturday brings that culture to life. It is intentional time to step away from business obligations, enjoy community, and make space for the relationships and experiences that help us live more freely.
For this summer edition, that means good food, Black-owned games, conversation, laughter, and time together without a formal program or business pitch.
Saturday, July 25th | 3pm - 6pm | Rain or Shine
The second-floor patio is covered. In the event of heavy rain, the event will move indoors.
Join Black Connect for a relaxed summer afternoon featuring catered BBQ, tabletop games created by Black-owned companies and Black game designers, and time to connect with BC members and guests at Sparkman Wharf. Rain or shine.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
3:00–6:00 p.m.
Industrious at Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida
The second-floor patio is covered. In the event of heavy rain, the event will move indoors.
SELF-ish
For the entrepreneur who knows self-prioritizing is part of building.
SELF-ish is a bold statement for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creators, and professionals who are learning to put stability, focus, and personal growth at the center of their work.
Black Connect's design reclaims the idea of being “selfish” and gives it a new meaning. It is not about ego. It is about becoming secure enough to live freely.
The front design features SELF in strong block lettering, with ish styled in italic blue — a visual reminder that this is not ordinary selfishness. This is SELF with intention.
Beneath the design are three words:
motivated
assured
employed.
Together, they speak to the mindset of builders who are motivated by purpose, assured in their value, and employed in the work of creating opportunity for themselves, their families, and their communities.
SELF-ish is for the person who understands that building a business requires more than hustle. It requires confidence, discipline, boundaries, and the courage to define success on your own terms.
Wear it as a reminder: taking yourself seriously is part of the work.
•Black, 100% ring-spun cotton
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center