EVENTS &
PROGRAMS

Peer-Led

Groups.

Peer led programs are crucial to Affinity’s success. Affinity has just one staff person, so if it were not for volunteers, many programs would not exist.

Our volunteer Peer Leaders create and run programs that reach diverse identities in our community. We currently have the following volunteer led program groups. Each has its own schedule and contact persons.

If you would like to create and host programs at Affinity, please consider becoming a volunteer or reaching out to a Peer Leader below.

Trailblazers

Trailblazers fight isolation and ageism by provide social, health, and cultural programming for and by Black LGBTQ+ women, trans, & non-binary people age 60+. People of all ages are welcome to attend, learn, and build intergenerational community with us!

2nd Saturday of the month

2:00p - 4:00 pm CST

Peer Leads: Phyllis and Toi

trailblazers@affinity95.org
Join the trailblazers email list here.

Mid Streamers

Midstreamers provide social, health, and cultural programming for and by Black LGBTQ+ women, trans, & non-binary people age 50+. People of all ages are welcome to attend, learn, and build intergenerational community with us!

3rd Tuesday of the month

7:00 - 9:00 pm CST

Peer Lead: Glenda

midstreamers@affinity95.org
Join the midstreamers email list here.

40+

Forty Plus centers current events, politics, and cultural perspectives of Black people who identify as lesbian, bisexual, same-gender loving, or transgender who are at least 40 years of age. People of all ages are invited to listen, learn, and contribute the spirited conversation.

4th Wednesday of the month

7:00 - 9:00 pm CST

Peer Lead: Ann

fortyplus@affinity95.org
Join the 40+ email list here.

Proud Parents

Proud Parents is tailored to Black LGBTQ+ people who are raising children. Join this family-friendly space for resources, support, and the chance to befriend other colorful families with similar interests. Childcare provided.

Spectrum

Spectrum centers the experiences and perspectives of masculine of center folks within the LGBTQ community. We provide a safe space offering healing interactions and fun escapes for people of color. We hope that through this group we can build a brotherhood of service to others.

30+

30+ is an energetic peer group to support Black Queers through the tribulations and joys of adulting. This group features educational workshops, exciting cultural events, and building community with new friends.

2nd Friday of the month

7:00-9:00 pm CST

Peer Leads: Ceejaye

proudparents@affinity95.org
Join the proudparents email list here.

2nd Tuesday of month

6:30 - 8:30 pm CST

Peer Leads: Ishara and Zipporah

spectrum@affinity95.org
Join the spectrum email list here.

3rd Thursday of the month

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST

Peer Leads: Jessica & Alicia

thirtyplus@affinity95.org
Join the 30+ email list here.

20-somethings

Twenty somethings is the newest peer lead group at Affinity. This is a safe and supportive space for young adults to explore events, make friends, learn in workshops, and share resources.