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Affinity Groups

in the center there is a yellow rectangle, and in the center swipes up text that reads “affinity groups”. underneath on the left is a yellow rectangle with text inside that swipes right and reads “Our affinity groups are student organizations that promote the needs of underrepresented populations." and to the right is a drawing of four hands holding on to each other’s wrists

yellow background, in the center is the Rampulse logo       yellow background, in the center is the SJP logo which is a blue fist next to a yellow circle forming a heart, and underneath reads "social justice project instagram"               

Affinity Groups are student-led organizations formed around a shared underrepresented identity or common social concern organized to build community and foster inclusion, equity, and awareness throughout the University and in the broader community.

in the top left in red reads "black student union" in a yellow rectangle. underneath in a green rectangle reads "The Black Student Union serves the purpose of organizing to represent the interest of Black students at Shepherd University. For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" on the right of that is the BSU logoin the top in blue reads "disability advocacy group" and underneath on the left reads "DAG is specifically geared towards advocating for those with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges – even if your exceptions aren’t easily noticed, as well as educating people about disabilities. For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" and to the right of that is the DAG logoon the top left in blue reads "gender-sexuality alliance" in a green rectangle. underneath on the left in a pink rectangle reads "GSA promotes acceptance and cooperation among queer and straight communities. We are devoted to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment on campus! For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" and to the right is the GSA logo

on the top in a yellow rectangle with blue text reads "global shepherd students" and underneath in a yellow rectangle reads "The purpose of GSS is to provide international and local students, as well as community members, with the opportunity to participate in different educational programs regarding multiculturalism as a means to advance in a pluralistic society. For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" and to the right of that is the GSS logo

on the top in green reads "shepherd environmental organization" and on the bottom left in a blue rectangle reads "SEO focuses on the sustainability of our local and global communities. They strive to include members from all walks of life and areas of study. They hope to assist in the collaboration of SU and Shepherdstown towards mutual sustainability efforts. For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" and to the right is the SEO logoin the top reads "student for reproductive rights" and underneath on the left is a black rectangle that reads "SFRR aims to promote an understanding of issues regarding reproductive rights, health, and the promotion of gender equality and equity through campus and community activities. The group strives to raise awareness of current events and the different effects they have on each individual. For more information about the organization and upcoming events, please click here!" and to the right is the SFRR logo