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I want to learn more about them.

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Affinity spaces allows CMS to build communities amongst themselves. Because we need them doing this hard work.

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😐
Bad exp as CM okay as staff

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😘 I love it because I get to hear others people perspectives and get to understand things based upon other people’s life experiences.

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🤔 I chose this emoji because I feel they have done some good but also a lot of harm. I am curious to see how it can be impactful done well.

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🤔 they serve as a great area for safe learning for those who may not be as in tune with their identity and how they impact the privilege/oppression dichotomy.

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🤔
I want to learn more about them. I feel like I’ve been in ones where I felt like I learned a lot and ones where I didn’t so I’m curious for what they will be like this summer.

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😐 this could go really well or not so great, how can I influence this.

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🤔 well - affinity space last summer was not the most at productive and I wonder hiw can be more useful

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🤔 I like affinity spaces because it pushes me to think critically about how our experiences in different contexts help shape our understanding about race as it relates to our identity. Reflection: I think it allows CMs to Share their experiences in a safe space.

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🤔 Affinity spaces always allow me to think about my own identity in the context of institute and education in general. It’s a space for me to reflect and process my experiences in a space with others that share in these identity markers

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😐 I don't dislike them at all but I don't love them either

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I interpreted this as curiousity and interest in learning more. I have had mixed experiences learning and participating in affinity spaces.

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🤔 I’ve never been a part of one per se but issues of race in the right environment always make me think and open up my mind so I am looking forward to the experience and what I can learn from it

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I know it’s hard for people who share more than 1 racial background. However I enjoy being able to discuss issues with people who look like me and whom I often share more similarities than differences.

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😍 Affinity spaces always leave me feeling affirmed and valued

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🤔 I’m constantly reflecting in these spaces and always curious to hear about other people’s perespectives

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😐
Bad experience as CM. Mixed feelings as Staff listening in space.

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Last year at institute was my first experience with them; I see the value in engaging in them but I think I’m still working to figure out how to apply the conversations in a meaningful way that is also authentic to me. So I like them but I’m still learning.

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🤔 I see how important they are and my questioning face represents that there is still so much more I have to learn about them.

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They have changed since I was a CM.

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🤔
I still want to learn more about them.

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😍 because these spaces are a valuable way to process, heal, etc. and generally do identity work that it might be painful or difficult to do in a whole group space (White and POC).

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😍 🤔affinity spaces have grown to be more intentional and productive than in previous years. Understanding that educational inequity is rooted in racism and classism frames why we have these spaces; CMs and staff have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their identity, and affinity spaces allow that to happen. I just want to make sure all voices, perspectives and experiences are elevated, so I'm wondering how to continue to keep the space safe.

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These are great and I’m contemplative. I think meaningful learning can happen through experiences that allow us to have dialogue across lines of difference and in contexts where our zones of comfort are challenged

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🤔
I always feel like I hear new perspectives and come out of conversations with new thoughts to consider.

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🤔 i would like to learn more about how they will work in the context of our work before I can fully decide how I feel or don’t feel

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😍 because of my experience at school

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🤔
I’m curious to know how they serve CMs outside of the safety of the affinity space.

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🤔 Affinity spaces is a good way to connect with a group you identify with. I usually don’t open as much as I would like during these spaces so I constantly wonder during the time.

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😐 My experience with affinity spaces didn’t really push my thinking or give me any support with DEI.

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😍 I have learned a lot personally in white affinity spaces personally.

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🤔 I selected a pensive emoji because I'm not sure how I feel. Race based affinity spaces could be helpful but it depends on how they are facilitated and how many ways people are divided

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The curious/thoughtful emoji was chosen because these spaces can go so many ways. You never really know the impact that would happen. Even the best facilitator can be thrown.

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I choose 🤔 because I am curious about the utility and facilitation of the space. I also tend to think a lot in these spaces and leave with questions to process.

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😍 I feel that I can always learn more and these spaces help provide structure for learning.

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I feel 🤔 about affinity spaces because I think they are important spaces for reflection, growth, and building community. However, I have not always experienced positive or well-implemented affinity spaces.

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😍 I think affinity spaces are crucial for folks to process how their identity markers (seen and unseen) have impacted them and their understanding of the world. It is helpful for me to be in a space with other folks who are outwardly perceived by society in a similar way that I am.

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Love 'em. If always feels safe and I learn a lot. -aknowlton