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Virtual Affinity Groups, Spring 2026: April 6-22

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March 26, 2026

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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.

Neurodivergent Folks

Monday, April 6, 2026
Moderated by Steafan Hannigan
7:30 PM CDT

Register

Women (Evening)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Moderated by Katherine Paterson and Clau Balladelli
7 PM CDT

Register

Parents and Caregivers

Wedneday, April 8, 2026
Moderated by Alex Wong and Leah Light
12 PM CDT

Register

LGBTQ2SIA +

Wedneday, April 8, 2026
Moderated by Jennifer Knapp
7:30 PM CDT

Register

Jewish Folks (Daytime)

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Moderated by Sariyah Idan
11 AM CDT

Register

Indigenous Folks

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Moderated by Ila Barker
7 PM CDT

Register

Indigenous Allies

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Moderated by Janice Jo Lee
8:30 PM CDT

Register

Pan-Asian Pacific Islander Folks

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Moderated by Trevor Turla
7 PM CDT

Register

Folks from the African Diaspora

Monday, April 13, 2026
Moderated by Bertrand Evans-Taylor
6 PM CDT

Register

Pan-Asian Pacific Islander Folks

Monday, April 13, 2026
Moderated by Amrita Soon
9 PM CDT / 10 AM MYT

Register

Folks Coping with Grief and Loss

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Moderated by Stephen Bond Garvan6 PM CDT

Register

Latiné Folks

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Moderated by Jorge Requena Ramos and Jackie Marushka
8:30 PM CDT

Register

Folkies 55+

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Moderated by Craig Siemsen

11 AM CDT

Register

Folks with Disabilities or Chronic Illness

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Moderated by Charlie Mosbrook
7 PM CDT

Register

Women (Daytime)

Monday, April 20, 2026
Moderated by Paula Fong
12 PM CDT

Register

Activists and Changemakers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Moderated by Liz Sunde
6 PM CDT

Register

Next Generation (Under 35)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Moderated by Ryan Leddick

8:30 PM CDT

Register

Jewish Folks (Evening)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Moderated by Sariyah Idan

7 PM CDT

Register

SWANA (S.W. Asia and North Africa)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Moderated by Tenise Marie and Naghmeh

7 PM CDT

Register

Contact Janice Jo Lee, Affinity Group Coordinator
if you have any questions at janice@folk.org
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