A new Families of Students of Color affinity group has been initiated by a few interested parents to provide a safe space of reflection, dialogue, and support for parents/families of students of color. The group will be led by Paddington parents Simran Kaur and Tsilat Petros.
What is an Affinity Group?
An affinity group is a designated “safe space,” where everyone in that group shares a particular identity. This identity can be based on race, gender, sexual orientation, language, nationality, physical/mental ability, socio-economic class, family structure, religion, etc. Affinity groups can be a place for underrepresented people in a community to come together to feel less isolated and more connected. During affinity groups participants might share and talk about their experiences or focus on working towards a particular mission or goal. Source.
This affinity group will meet at least four times during the 2021-2022 academic year to provide an avenue for families to discuss issues, wonderings, and questions that will help nurture an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for the students and families at Paddington.
Per the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), “students of color” includes children from Black/African American, Asian American, Middle-Eastern American, American Indian/Native American, Latino/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial backgrounds. The group is open to family members who identify as, or have students who identify as, people of color.
Please contact Simran Kaur or Tsilat Petros to get involved.
What is an Affinity Group?
An affinity group is a designated “safe space,” where everyone in that group shares a particular identity. This identity can be based on race, gender, sexual orientation, language, nationality, physical/mental ability, socio-economic class, family structure, religion, etc. Affinity groups can be a place for underrepresented people in a community to come together to feel less isolated and more connected. During affinity groups participants might share and talk about their experiences or focus on working towards a particular mission or goal. Source.
This affinity group will meet at least four times during the 2021-2022 academic year to provide an avenue for families to discuss issues, wonderings, and questions that will help nurture an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for the students and families at Paddington.
Per the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), “students of color” includes children from Black/African American, Asian American, Middle-Eastern American, American Indian/Native American, Latino/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial backgrounds. The group is open to family members who identify as, or have students who identify as, people of color.
Please contact Simran Kaur or Tsilat Petros to get involved.
