Episode 35—The Importance of Affinity
About the show
When I think back on what has made my activism over the years effective, sustainable, and inspiring, the answer is simple: the people with whom I share my social justice praxis. And when I think about one of the biggest barriers some people face to participating in activism, the answer is the same: people.
Many folks don’t have a community of activists around them already. This episode aims to change that. Learn what an affinity group is, how to create your own, and how to use the affinity group model to amplify your impact.
- Freebie: Mission Statement Maker
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Links and resources for this episode
- Episode 36: What do we do with white guilt? [Contains a list of my anti-racism teachers]
- Resources page [contains more resources for anti-racist praxis]
- Learn about Amadou Diallo [CW: police murder of an unarmed Black man]
- Episode 13: Ten Tips for New Activists
- How to Form an Affinity Group
- Freebie: Mission Statement Maker
Homework
Brainstorm people with whom you share affinity.
Read the article above about forming an affinity group.
Create your Mission Statement!
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