Sip & Connect: Black, Latino & API Professionals in Tech & Sustainability

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Lucy Blue, Oakland CA

Join WeAre, Authentic Impact, Vibes to Vines, Association of African American Vintners (AAAV), Theopolis Vineyards on November 13th for fun, community and afrobeats with fellow Black, Latino, API and Indigenous entrepreneurs, inventors, professionals and investors in tech and sustainability.

Why Attend:

• Have fun and expand your network of Black, Latino, API and Indigenous professionals leading innovation in tech and sustainability
• Enjoy wine tastings from Theopolis Vineyards
• Receive a digital gift from Authentic Impact, designed to inspire authentic leadership

Space is limited to 150 guests. RSVP now!

About Your Hosts

WeAre

WeAre is the only membership network alliance connecting Black, Latino, API, and Indigenous professionals in sustainability and tech.

WeAre is closing the racial wealth gap by bringing together entrepreneurs, inventors, and professionals through events and resources that support professional growth and innovation. With 85% of jobs filled through connections rather than traditional postings (LinkedIn) and 78% of startup founders citing networking as vital to success (Forbes), WeAre leverages the power of networking, support and inspiration to transform sustainability and technology into industries where our people prosper and excel. Join free.

Authentic Impact

Association of African American Vintners (AAAV)

Founded in 2002, the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the wine industry. The organization has awarded more than 100 scholarships for wine education and degrees, developed ongoing programs that create career pathways, and provided vital resources for emerging Black wine entrepreneurs. AAAV fosters collaboration among industry professionals, suppliers, and consumers—building a more inclusive and sustainable future for wine. Become a member.

Theopolis Vineyards

Theopolis Vineyards is a small-lot, hand-crafted winery in California’s Yorkville Highlands, founded by Theodora R. Lee—also known as Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards. Known for its richly expressive Petite Sirah and award-winning wines, Theopolis has earned 90+ point ratings from top critics and accolades including Best in Class and Double Gold at leading competitions. Each bottle captures the spirit of its bold founder and the rugged beauty of the Anderson Valley.

Vibes to Vines
Combining culture, wine, and sophistication, Vibes to Vines invites you to explore the world of wine through exclusive events and curated experiences. “Every pour, a memory in the making.” -VIBEStoVINES.

Lucy Blue

Lucy Blue is a vibrant escape for the bold and the curious—where upscale meets effortless, and every moment is made to savor. More than a bar, it’s a neighborhood destination built for connection, serving intentionally crafted food and cocktails in a space that blends creative energy with a welcoming vibe. Designed for makers, dreamers, and vibe-seekers, every plate, pour, and playlist is a love letter to creativity—making Lucy Blue not just a destination, but the place to be.