Hey Selenna! Just came across your page at an interesting time in my own journey in thinking about networks. This is an interesting piece- i would offer this questions: what’s the difference between a network and a community? In some sense, it sounds like what you’re describing is a want of community. I come from the community-building world and now learning about network practice. The tension and difference between the two concepts has a lot to mull over for sure!
I’m with you that we have to operate in a middle ground for now given the structures we operate in and how things are funded. Going to check out adrienne maree brown’s work :)
Hey Selenna! Just came across your page at an interesting time in my own journey in thinking about networks. This is an interesting piece- i would offer this questions: what’s the difference between a network and a community? In some sense, it sounds like what you’re describing is a want of community. I come from the community-building world and now learning about network practice. The tension and difference between the two concepts has a lot to mull over for sure!
Hi Omar, I've got a piece here about communities vs networks: https://selenacoles.substack.com/p/communities-vs-networks but always happy to chat more!
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I’m with you that we have to operate in a middle ground for now given the structures we operate in and how things are funded. Going to check out adrienne maree brown’s work :)
You are really going to like her work!!