You’re Invited to join our
Collective Action for Equity (CAFE) Peer Network
Tuesday, June 6th, 3-5PM on Zoom
Join a conversation with LaToya Fernandez,
Norwalk’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR EQUITY (CAFE) was formed by Cultural Alliance members seeking to deepen their understanding of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and take specific actions toward advancing equity. We listened to members' needs and launched the group with a public series of workshops, focused on DEI issues within the arts and culture sector.
See here for more information:
Join us this one time to see if you would like to join on a regular basis.
WHY JOIN THE CAFE PEER NETWORK?
You’ll Take A Meaningful Journey Into Equity:
Recognizing that racism and social inequities are systemic and require cultural changes beyond simple fixes, we use a dialogue-focused process and group norms to provide a safe, meaningful, and judgment-free environment. Participants reflect, share experience, and value trust, confidentiality, patience, and vulnerability.
You’ll Experience Meaningful Peer Learning:
Develop awareness of equity through personal, social, and cultural contexts. Peer learning is supported by reading, relevant community partners, and outside expertise. An outside facilitator organizes meetings, discussion prompts, and supports learning. Outside guests and other equity specialists, budget permitting, support group learning.
You’ll Be Motivated to Take Meaningful Action:
Commit to take specific, self-determined action(s) toward advancing equity, and integrate equitable practices into everything you do.
CAFE meetings run 9 meetings/year (≈every 6 weeks) mostly online (2-4 in-person sessions). The CAFE schedule beyond June 6 will be presented at the meeting and retains a 3-5PM Tuesday schedule.
