BLK Expands Beyond Dating with Friendship-Finding Feature

BLK, the Dallas-based dating app for Black singles, has launched Social Mode, allowing users to discover platonic friendships within the platform. Operated by Affinity Apps, the feature extends the app beyond its original dating focus to address community-building needs, particularly among Black Gen Z users. The move reflects a broader pattern in which dating platforms expand into adjacent social categories as user retention pressures mount across the industry.