The importance of race-related affinity groups
Episode 6
MFS Affinity Group Episode #1 .mp3Episode 6: Why we need safe spaces for people of color at predominantly white schools
In this episode, four affinity group/club leaders from Moorestown Friends School (MFS) discuss the importance of race-specific safe spaces for Students of Color who attend predominantly white institutions (PWIs). We also discuss ways in which our school can support us on our journey of leadership.
affinity group controversy
A few moments prior to our recording, we were made aware of a circulating article (linked below) that attacks our school for having "racially segregated affinity groups". As affinity group leaders/members, we all felt extremely offended in the moment because we felt that the article failed to properly portray what our affinity groups truly are. We indirectly comment on the article in the episode, highlighting the benefits of affinity groups in our school community. We all want to further emphasize the necessity of having affinity groups/safe spaces in all aspects of life, regardless of the false claims made about such groups in the article.
Meet the guests
Artese brown
Artese is a senior at MFS. He is a member of the Varsity Boy's Basketball team, the Vice President of the MLK club, and the co-facilitator of the Black Student Union.
cassie dominguez
Cassie is a senior at MFS. She is the President of the MLK Club and a prominent member of the Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group. She is also one of sixteen senior Peer Leaders.
janeyli rosario
Janeyli is a senior at MFS. She is a member of the Varsity Girls' Basketball team, the Treasurer of the MLK club, and the co-facilitator of the Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group.
Learn more about affinity groups
The following articles can help you learn more about the purpose, importance, and impact of affinity group spaces in schools and workplaces.
resources for students of color
Widener University lists fifteen mental health resources available to Students of Color everywhere:
Scholarships.com offers a variety of scholarships dedicated specifically to Students of Color at every level of school:
As Students of Color enter higher education, they are more in need of all types of help. The following article provides tips and resources for students: