[Libs-Or] BIPOC Meetup tomorrow @ noon

[BRUNSON-ROCHETTE Ericka * SLO]

Hello, all!
Just a friendly reminder that the first BIPOC Affinity Meetup of 2026 is happening tomorrow at noon!  Feel free to come and go as you please, eat lunch, and/or stay for the full meetup; whatever works best for your schedule and needs.  Details can be found below 😊

BIPOC Virtual Affinity Meetup
For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.
Tuesday, February 24, noon-1p | Meeting details and link<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup>

The days and times for all reoccurring affinity and DEI meetups can be found here<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement/DEI_Resources>. The 2SLGBTQIA+ affinity group will be moving to the third Thursday of the month at noon starting in March. More details will be shared out soon.
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What is an affinity group? Check out this New York State Library Affinity Groups Lib-Guide<https://nyslibrary.libguides.com/dei/affinity> for an affinity group definition and an overview of the benefits of attendance for both individuals and their employing organization.

While topics are not predetermined, discussions may include challenges, concerns, surprises, or shared experiences related to identity. Attending just to listen, provide support, or to be in community with others is absolutely welcome for individuals who hold a shared identity.  Confidentiality of attendees, conversations and information shared in affinity meetups is required. All virtual meetup groups are for individuals employed, volunteering, or looking for work in Oregon libraries. Managers and supervisors are permitted to join but are asked to be cognizant of barriers to authentic participation for other attendees attributed to disproportionate power dynamics.


Best Regards,

Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
Community Engagement Consultant
State Library of Oregon
ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-5126
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
[Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon]<http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday
Check out my LibGuide<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement>!

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