Wowee, been a bit. Do y'all like the new background music? I've been trying to get Anchor to turn it down when I speak, but so far not so good. Sorry if that ends up being distracting. Anyway, here are some references I made in this recording!

LCSDC: Low Country Student Diversity Conference. This was started by my school's cultural competence director in order to provide an accessible gathering for students throughout the southeastern United States (largely GA, FL, AL, and SC) to learn about diversity in their communities and beyond in order to effect change within their schools.

SDLC: Student Diversity Leadership Conference. This is a national conference hosted in a different location each year which gathers upwards of 7,000 students in order to learn from each other, discover ways in which they can explore their similarities and differences further, and strategize methods of bringing about positive social change in their schools through effective leadership.

POCC: People of Color Conference. This is the adult counterpart to SDLC, though it focuses more specifically on racial diversity, while SDLC covers many forms of identity. It was created largely as a space for POC, though white allies are welcome to attend and learn about their privilege and ways to support marginalized groups.

affinity group: A group of people who share some kind of identity, culture, or background (ex: black students, multiracial students, LGBTQIA+ students, etc.). Unlike other aspects of diversity conferences, which encourage privileged people and allies to learn from the experiences of others, affinity groups are exclusive to those who share the specific identity. They provide a safe space to exist free from judgment, harassment, and prejudice, as well as to engage with one's community.