affinity group
noun
: a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose (as for a chartered tour)
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Special graduations for affinity groups gained popularity across American universities, including at Columbia, where the practice began two decades ago as an opportunity for graduates to celebrate with their community.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump’s anti-DEI efforts are also affecting colleges in other ways, with some overhauling or shutting down DEI offices, and others disbanding affinity groups for women, students of color, or LGBTQ students.
—Anna North, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
When supported by leadership, affinity groups create a more inclusive, productive environment by raising awareness and encouraging learning among colleagues from different backgrounds.
—Antoine Andrews, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Companies started disability affinity groups, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs had funding to bring in folks who could educate on their distinct experiences.
—Rebekah Taussig, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump’s anti-DEI efforts are also affecting colleges in other ways, with some overhauling or shutting down DEI offices, and others disbanding affinity groups for women, students of color, or LGBTQ students.
—Anna North, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
When supported by leadership, affinity groups create a more inclusive, productive environment by raising awareness and encouraging learning among colleagues from different backgrounds.
—Antoine Andrews, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Companies started disability affinity groups, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs had funding to bring in folks who could educate on their distinct experiences.
—Rebekah Taussig, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Affinity group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affinity%20group. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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