Who Are Affinity Spaces For?


Reader,

A quick note—honoring my bandwidth…

This Monday, the second Community Liberation Session for BIPoC clinicians took place.

And tomorrow (Thursday), we gather for the second session for white-identified clinicians.

Someone recently asked:

"What space do I join if I’m half white and half BIPoC?

Here’s my answer—one that might help you decide which space to join, and also support you if you’re thinking about offering your own affinity spaces:

who are affinity spaces for?

With care,

Silvana

​Liberatory Letters | The Practice of Liberation | Decolonize Your Practice

PS.
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➡️ BIPoC clinicians: May 21 — 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET
➡️ white clinicians: Apr 23 — 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET

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