D.I.V.E. In! (Diversity, Inclusion, Voice, Equity)
These events will be a space to find connections, support, and inspiration from one another, and to share your voice to peers who serve on the OAKE Equity Committee. 

Upcoming online Events

Marginalized In Music Education: Give Voice to Your Story

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

5 PST / 6 MST / 7 CST / 8 EST (duration 1 hour)

Regardless of how you define marginalization, this event is to give voice to our stories and make connections in OAKE be it local, national, or international. Come hear about updates from the Equity Committee, celebrate music, give suggestions, and share some laughs. OAKE membership is not required for this event.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for the affinity event. 

You will receive an email with a link to join our online gathering by 2/10/25.

Upcoming In-Person Events

Save the date to join us in Chicago on Thursday, March 6, 2025 for our In-person affinity gatherings at the 51st OAKE convention! 

BBIA Affinity Event - This gathering is for conference attendees who identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian or multi-racial BBIA. 

LGBTQ+ Affinity Event - This gathering is for conference attendees who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Would you like to host an affinity event with OAKE Equity? Please contact us for more information! 

PAST AFFINITY Events

• 3.14.24 - BBIA In Person Affinity Gathering @OAKE Conference, co-hosted by Melissa Fuller Flores

• 3.14.24 - LGBTQ+ In Person Affinity Gathering @OAKE Conference, co-hosted by Ben Rivers

• 2.23.24 - "NeuroSpicy" NeuroDivergent Online Affinity Gathering, co-hosted by Laura Harmon

• 1.17.24 - Marginalized Folks Pre-Conference Forum Online, co-hosted by Jana Kitamura Martin

• 12.5.2023 - Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx Online Affinity Gathering, co-hosted by Ángel Vázques-Ramos

• 3.16.23 - BBIA In Person Affinity Gathering @OAKE Conference, co-hosted by Jana Kitamura Martin & Jeanna Villanueva

• 3.16.23 - LGBTQ+ In Person Affinity Gathering @OAKE Conference, co-hosted by Georgia Newlin & Bethany Houff

• 2.20.23 - BBIA Online Affinity Event, co-hosted by Melissa Fuller Flores

• 1.23.23 - LGBTQ+ Online Affinity Event, co-hosted by Ben Rivers

• 9.12.22 - BBIA Online Affinity Event, co-hosted by Jana Kitamura Martin

• 3.5.22 - BBIA In Person Affinity Gathering @OAKE Conference, co-hosted by Minami Cohen

BBIA - Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian

LGBTQ+ - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (Plus)