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When Megan Robinson moved to Palm Springs, she found herself unexpectedly bored — not because there was nothing to do, but because much of what she found didn’t feel culturally relevant. She sensed there were events and spaces welcoming to people of color, but they weren’t easy to find.
Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Robinson had dreamed of living in Palm Springs since her first visit two decades ago, when she landed a teaching job in nearby Joshua Tree. She was drawn to the desert’s natural beauty and to Palm Springs’ layered diversity, where multiple minority communities coexist.
As a Black woman, Robinson said those dynamics mattered. “You put all that together, that’s likely going to be a safe space for me,” she said, noting the city’s LGBTQ+ community, large Latino population and the reality of living on Native land.
After two years of searching for inclusive events, Robinson began compiling her own weekly calendar of concerts, hikes, fitness groups, art shows and community gatherings that celebrate and welcome people of color. In March 2025, she launched the calendar publicly on Instagram as @palmspringsincolour.
The response was immediate. The account grew from a few hundred followers to nearly 5,000 within months, and Robinson began hearing from people who found friends, community and belonging through the events she shared. What started as a personal search quickly became a community connector.
That momentum led Robinson to launch the Palm Springs in Colour Social Club in late 2025, a membership-based community offering curated events, meetups and local partnerships. She sees the project as part of a broader moment in Palm Springs — one where new voices and communities are stepping forward.
“I’m glad I was called to be here as it all comes together,” she said.
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