FAQ

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Whether you’re curious about our exclusive Mahogany Mingler membership, want to know how to spot other Mahogany Mates, or need help with your product order, our FAQ page is here to help.

Browse the questions below to learn how Mahogany Mates works, how to get the most out of your experience, and how we’re building a vibrant community rooted in real-life connections.

About Mahogany Mates

  1. What is Mahogany Mates? Mahogany Mates, LLC is a dynamic social engagement experience that uses subtle visual cues and signature programming to help members of its community meet and connect in person without relying on apps, matches, or swipes. Our vibe – our brand – is old school, back to the days when connecting and falling in love was not enabled solely by technology.
  2. Who is Mahogany Mates for? Mahogany Mates was created for Black soulful singles 50+ who are available and want to meet and connect with other available singles in meaningful, in-person ways. The two co-founders are Black and soulful. The soulful aspect refers to singles who are vibrant and active. They’re comfortable expressing their emotions. We’re building a vibrant, active, expressive, and positive community. It’s important that the individuals who join the Mahogany Mates community represent and nurture those important qualities.
  3. How does Mahogany Mates work? We encourage the ditching of dating apps. It’s time to go back to the good old days when we first met and interacted in person. Wearing Mahogany Mates branded product helps identify singles as being open to connecting and finding somebody to go with. We create lists of curated events around the country where connections can take place. Singles wearing our branded products can also identify each other while being out and about conducting personal business. Singles wear Mahogany Mates gear as a visual cue to signal an openness to meeting someone new.
  4. Do I have to be single to be a Mahogany Mates? Mahogany Mates is a community for singles who are available and interested in a relationship. We must remain authentic, transparent, and be a safe space for singles to come and know that the person wearing our branded gear is also single and ready to connect. We do not conduct background checks or confirm marital status. We depend on the honesty of individuals to only order and sport Mahogany Mates products if they’re single, available, and open to connecting. Mahogany Mates can’t and doesn’t guarantee that those wearing our gear are actually single and available. We also cannot and do not guarantee that those who are part of our community and sporting our gear will find a mate or a fulfilling relationship. We urge everyone in the Mahogany Mates community to use their best judgment when meeting someone new.
  5. Do I have to be Black to be a Mahogany Mate?  Anyone can access the Mahogany Mates website and purchase our products. Mahogany Mates neither requests nor confirms the race or ethnicity of customers purchasing our apparel or accessories. But it’s important to reiterate that Mahogany Mates was created by and for Black singles 50+. This was done because of the difficulty Black singles face finding other Black professional singles 50+ on dating apps.  Our co-founders experienced this frustration first-hand, which led to the creation of Mahogany Mates.
  6. Is Mahogany Mates only available in certain cities? While some events are location-specific, our digital engagement, merchandise, and interactive experiences are available to singles around the country and the world.
  7. What does your tagline “Find somebody to go with” mean? It means finding a person to enjoy life’s moments with. Whether that’s a concert, a conversation, or simply being out together, it’s about shared joy and connection. The tagline is old school. People of a certain generation will immediately relate to it.

Branded Apparel & Accessories

  1. What makes Mahogany Mates different from a dating app? We’re not about algorithms, online matching, or endless swiping. We’re about real-life connections, real conversations, and showing up ready to find somebody to go with.
  2. What is the purpose of the Mahogany Mates apparel and accessories? Our branded merchandise acts as a subtle visual signal to let other soulful singles know you’re part of the Mahogany Mates community and open to meeting and getting to know someone on a deep, possibly romantic level. Mahogany Mates products are currently available on our website. Visit mahoganymates.com to find your vibe. Then sport the gear to find your boo.
  3. Where can I buy Mahogany Mates merchandise? You can shop directly on the Mahogany Mates website. Most of the Mahogany Mates branded apparel and accessories are available to all visitors. For our members, called Mahogany Minglers, we offer limited-edition gear. Visit the Mahogany Mates product page and purchase gear that helps you let others in the Mahogany community know you’re single, available, and looking to find somebody to go with.
  4. How long does product delivery take? Mahogany Mates product orders are received, processed, and fulfilled by a third party, Printful. Once the order is processed, customers receive a confirmation email from Printful with the tracking number. Customers can then track their order. If you don’t see the confirmation email from Printful, check your junk or spam folder.  Add Mahogany Mates and Printful to your contact or safe sender list to ensure you don’t miss future love notes from us or our partners.
  5. Does Mahogany Mates have a return and refund policy? Membership fees, monthly and annual, are nonrefundable. We do not offer full or partial refunds. All sales are final. Regarding products, Mahogany Mates contracts with Printful, a third-party company that receives, processes, and fulfills Mahogany Mates product orders. Visit the link below to review the Printful Return & Refund Policy, which with Mahogany Mates and our customers must abide. https://www.printful.com/policies/returns

Events & Mahogany Mates

  1. What kind of events does Mahogany Mates host? We are not an event production or management company. We curate and publicize event listings, including social mixers, themed gatherings, and exclusive experiences designed to help our singles meet and mingle. We may host signature Mahogany Mates events in the future.
  2. Do I have to attend events to be a part of the Mahogany Mates community? No, you don’t! While events are great opportunities to connect with other singles who are part of the Mahogany Mates community, simply wearing your gear while out and about can spark conversations and connections.

Mahogany Mates Programs

  1. What is “Mahogany Mingle at Midnight”? Our midnight Mingle is a virtual mixer exclusively for Mahogany Mingle members. Hosted by the Mahogany Mates founders, this compelling late-night mingle is an unscripted, unfiltered exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences. It launches midnight Friday night/Saturday morning, October 3.
  2. What is “Mahogany Talks”? Mahogany Talks is a podcast where the Mahogany Mates founders and expert guests analyze and explore dating and love in the Black community. It’s designed to inspire and uplift. Mahogany Talks is free and available to everyone.

Community and Fees

  1. How can I join the Mahogany Mates community? You’ve already made the first step! By being here on mahoganymates.com, you can access relevant and captivating content, view the event calendar, and purchase branded merchandise. Don’t forget to check out the Mingles of the Month feature page to see if your boo is on full display and waiting to meet you. Sign up to be a Mahogany Mingler member and enjoy access to even more features and benefits.
  2. Is there a Mahogany Mingler membership fee, and what is included? To join as a Mahogany Mingler, there is a membership fee. The monthly or annual subscription includes exclusive access to limited-edition apparel and accessories, select programming, the Mahogany Minglers Facebook Group, and other benefits. Check out the Membership page on our website for more information.
  3. Who are the founders of Mahogany Mates? Kim and Denise are the founders of Mahogany Mates. They are Black women over the age of 50 who are currently single. They live in the greater Boston, MA area. They met and bonded over their shared status of being Black, single, and wanting to find lasting true love.
  4. Who designed the Mahogany Mates logo? The Mahogany Mates logo was generously designed by Conventures, a New England based event planning company. We are very appreciative of the support of Conventures and its amazing graphic design team.

Mahogany Mates Contact Information

To reach Mahogany Mates, send an email to connect@mahoganymates.com. You can also call us at (781) 269-1004. That’s right. Just like those good old days, you can reach out and have a real person answer or respond to you.

Important Note: When you attempt to access pages that are available exclusively to Mahogany Mingler members, an “unauthorized” prompt will appear. If you are a subscribed Mingler, please input your username and password below the prompt. You will then be granted access to the restricted pages. If you are not a Mingler, you may exit out of the page. We welcome you to visit several other pages accessible to everyone. Of course, we really want you to click on a link to subscribe to become a Mahogany Mingler!