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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025, October 20 - November 12
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It's difficult to navigate through the music industry – especially when you're the only person in the room like you! FAI Affinity Groups are unique networking sessions that provide space for underrepresented voices in our industry.
Affinity Groups create intentional, exclusive space to connect with others who share your experiences. Connect with folks with shared backgrounds, cultures, and experiences during Summer Affinity Group Week!
There's no agenda. You might have heart-to-heart talks about relevant issues, ask questions and share wisdom among trusted peers, or meet new life-long friends. We encourage you to let folks in the group know what you're working on or how you might need support!
Please note: These are not spaces for allies (or accomplices) to join. Each Affinity Group is intended to be a space exclusively for those who identify as part of the group in question. If you do not identify as part of a group, we kindly ask that you do not join that group's session.
To join, find your session below.
Virtual Affinity Groups Fall 2025
October 20 - November 12
Join us this fall for our next round of virtual affinity groups.
Jewish Folks (Daytime)
Monday, October 20, 2025: 11 am CDT
Moderated by Mark Rubin, Sariyah Idan
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Jewish Folks (Evening)
Wednesday, November 12, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Mark Rubin, Sariyah Idan
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Women (Daytime)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025: 12 pm CDT
Moderated by Paula Fong
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Women (Evening)
Monday, November 3, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Clau Balladelli
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Neurodivergent Folks
Tuesday, October 21, 2025: 7:30 pm CDT
Moderated by Steafan Hannigan
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Parents and Caregivers
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 12 pm CDT
Moderated by Rachel Faro and Piper Hayes
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LGBTQ2SIA+
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 7:30 pm CDT
Moderated by Janice Jo Lee
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Indigenous Folks
Thursday, October 23, 2025: 7:00 pm CDT
Moderated by Ila Barker
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Next Generation (Folks under 35)
Thursday, October 23, 2025: 8:30 pm CDT
Moderated by Ryan Leddick
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Pan-Asian Pacific Islander Folks (Western Hempisphere)
Sunday, October 26, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Trevor Turla
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Pan-Asian Pacific Islander Folks (Eastern Hempisphere)
Monday, October 27, 2025: 6 pm AEDT / 2 am CDT
Moderated by Amrita Soon
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Folks from the African Diaspora
Monday, October 27, 2025: 6 pm CDT
Moderated by Lilli Lewis
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Folks Coping with Grief and Loss
Tuesday, October 28, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Stephen Bond Garvan
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Latiné Folks
Tuesday, October 28, 2025: 8:30 pm CDT
Moderated by Jorge Raquena Ramos
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Folks with Disabilities or Chronic Illness
Wednesday, October 29, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Charlie Mosbrook
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Folkies 55+
Friday, October 31, 2025: 11 am CDT
Moderated by Craig Siemsen
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Activists and Changemakers
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: 7 pm CDT
Moderated by Liz Sunde
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Indigenous Allies
Tuesday, November 6, 2025: 8:30 pm CDT
Moderated by Camil@ Diaz-Varela
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Contact Janice Jo Lee, Affinity Group Coordinator, if you have any questions at janice@folk.org
