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Join Us for Virtual Affinity Groups Summer 2025, July 22 - August 4
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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 Summer 2025
July 22 - August 4
Join us this summer for our next round of virtual affinity groups.
Women
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 10AM PDT / 12PM CDT / 1 PM EDT / 2PM ADT
Moderated by Paula Fong
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Neurodivergent Folks
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 5:30PM PDT / 7:30PM CDT/ 8:30PM EDT / 9:30PM ADT
Moderated by Steafan Hannigan
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Parents & Caregivers
Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 10AM PDT / 12PM CDT / 1 PM EDT / 2PM ADT
Moderated by Mari-Clo
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LGBTQ2SIA+
Thursday, July 24, 2025: 5:30PM PDT / 7:30PM CDT/ 8:30PM EDT / 9:30PM ADT
Moderated by Jennifer Knapp
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Folkies 55+
Friday, July 25, 2025: 9AM PDT / 11AM CDT / 12 PM EDT / 1PM ADT
Moderated by Craig Siemsen
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Pan-Asian Pacific Islander Folks
Sunday July 27, 2025: 5:00PM PDT / 7:00PM CDT/ 8:00PM EDT / 9:00PM ADT / 9:00AM MYT
Moderated by Trevor Turla
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Folks from the African Diaspora
Monday, July 28, 2025: 4PM PDT / 6PM CDT/ 7PM EDT / 8PM ADT
Moderated by Lilli Lewis
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Folks Coping with Grief and Loss
Tuesday, July 29, 2025: 5:00PM PDT / 7:00PM CDT/ 8:00PM EDT / 9:00PM ADT / 9:00AM MYT
Moderated by Stephen Bond Garvan
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Latiné Folks
Tuesday, July 29, 2025: 6:30PM PDT / 8:30PM CDT / 9:30PM EDT / 10:30PM ADT
Moderated by Jorge Raquena Ramos
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Folks with Disabilities or Chronic Illness
Wednesday, July 30, 2025: 5:00PM PDT / 7:00PM CDT/ 8:00PM EDT / 9:00PM ADT / 9:00AM MYT
Moderated by Charlie Mosbrook
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Indigenous Allies
Wednesday, July 30, 2025: 6:30PM PDT / 8:30PM CDT / 9:30PM EDT / 10:30PM ADT
Moderated by Camila Diaz-Varela
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Jewish Folks
Monday, August 4, 2025: 5:30PM PDT / 7:30PM CDT/ 8:30PM EDT / 9:30PM ADT
Moderated by Sariyah Idan and Mark Rubin
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Contact Janice Jo Lee DEIA Coordinator if you have any questions at janice@folk.org
