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SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading group
DESCRIPTION:On February 10th\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding\, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please register at the link below before 18:30 if you want to join us. We will e-mail you the login around 15-30 minutes before the meeting starts\, so keep in mind to check your inbox. https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot \n\n\n\nAt our next meeting\, we will be discussing Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (prologue + chapters 1-6)\, but don’t worry if you haven’t read that much (or any) of the book\, you’ll still be welcome in the discussion. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will be in English. Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity. \n\n\n\nMasculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation. \n\n\n\nThere are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions. \n\n\n\nWith this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210128T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Check in
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Jan 28th\, 18:00-19:30 Berlin time \n\n\n\nThis is our regular digital community meet up\, an online gathering focused on quick updates and taking care of each other. You are welcome to join from anywhere! \n\n\n\nOn this month’s agenda: \n\n\n\nWarm-up: self massage by KesLearn more about our upcoming (and first) aequa Assembly meeting in FebruaryInfo on the upcoming Community SurveyFind out about the Working Groups where you can volunteerChecking in with each other\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. \n\n\n\nThe agenda will be presented in English\, and the group discussions will also be in English. If anyone can help with doing some live translation to German or other languages into the chat box as we go\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nRegister for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdumopzMpG92tf77YLkJhUfgK7QyfuuBK \n\n\n\nPlease download Zoom ahead of the meeting:[https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting]\n\n\n\nTHIS IS FOR YOU IF: \n\n\n\nYou are looking to speak to and connect to others during this time of social distancing \n\n\n\nYou have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved \n\n\n\nYou have attended an aequa event before \n\n\n\nYou are part of our extended digital community \n\n\n\nYou care about issues like social justice\, intersectional feminism and climate justice — or if you are are interested in learning more about these ideas within a supportive community \n\n\n\nMUTUAL RESPECT \n\n\n\nWe host and invite people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each of us is made up of a collection of intersecting privileges and oppressions. The languages spoken and understood are many and varied.We strive to celebrate these differences and encourage an open\, respectful and compassionate mindset. We try to avoid making assumptions about others\, or projecting our own opinions as the only valid truth. We assume positive intent while addressing any hurt that happens as a result of these exchanges.We do NOT tolerate racism\, cissexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours.If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort\, please get in touch.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/2512/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210124T183000
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SUMMARY:MOSAIC: Illustrations and conversations on the relationships between future\, ritual and memory
DESCRIPTION:GET YOUR TICKET (From zero to 15 EUR – pay what you can) \n\n\n\nMOSAIC is an exhibition exploring the meanings of — and relationships between — memory\, ritual and future\, featuring original works of illustration by 18 BIPOC\, migrant and diasporic artists. The collection has been curated by OUSA Collective for permanent display at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Berlin\, a city of transplants\, it can be hard for those of us with roots sprouted elsewhere to feel belonging. Sometimes that feeling springs from shared memories\, from our shared sensory connections to histories or cultures we have come from. Sometimes it appears in shared rituals of celebration\, spirituality\, healing and commemoration. Often\, despite our differences of experience\, it’s our dreams of a shared future that bind us. \n\n\n\nShared space can be critical to discovering these connections. Spaces in which we can be our most authentic selves offer us a sanctuary — places to recharge from a world that so often drains us. There\, we can explore the relationship between ourselves as singular individuals and our roles as pieces of a complex\, constantly-expanding composite — a mosaic of our experiences and perspectives. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, January 24th for MOSAIC\, a digital vernissage\, including introductions of the works by the artists themselves\, as well as community discussions\, workshops and a musical performance around the themes that inspired these works. Like most aequa gatherings\, this one will be grounded in conversation\, so please join us to add pieces of your story to the picture\, too. \n\n\n\nFeatured illustrations from: \n\n\n\nAlexis Jang \n\n\n\nAna Filipa Maceira \n\n\n\nAude Nasr \n\n\n\nBilge Emir \n\n\n\nChiny Udeani \n\n\n\nChristina S. Zhu \n\n\n\nCrapulerie \n\n\n\nDevorah Livadna \n\n\n\nEllen Gabriel Ndure \n\n\n\nEzequiel Hyon \n\n\n\nHong Le \n\n\n\nIlki \n\n\n\nIrem Kurt \n\n\n\nKirim \n\n\n\nMagió \n\n\n\nRahel Süßkind \n\n\n\nSeda Demiriz \n\n\n\nSheree Domingo
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/mosaic-illustrations-and-conversations-on-the-relationships-between-future-ritual-and-memory/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210120T190000
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SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #07
DESCRIPTION:On 20th January\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding\, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please register at the link below before 18:30 if you want to join us. We will e-mail you the login around 15-30 minutes before the meeting starts\, so keep in mind to check your inbox. https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot \n\n\n\nAt our next meeting\, we will read Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (prologue + chapters 1-3). The discussion will be in English.Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity. \n\n\n\nMasculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation. \n\n\n\nThere are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions. \n\n\n\nWith this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nhttps://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201220T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201220T170000
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SUMMARY:Life Architecture part 4
DESCRIPTION:Tickets here: www.universe.com/events/life-architecture-4-part-online-learning-series-tickets-Z3WH49 \n\n\n\nTo build the life you dream of\, start by designing it. And what better time to reassess the lives we want to live than in the midst of this great shake-up? \n\n\n\nThis four-part collaborative learning series is about getting unstuck — to move from where you are now in your life to where you want to be. \n\n\n\nThat could mean one change in your life\, or many in combination — committing yourself to a cause you care about\, finding a new residence\, activating a career change\, seeking a new type of relationship\, going deep on a personal passion\, adding family members like a pet or kiddo\, or just finding more time for yourself and the things and people you care most about. \n\n\n\nEach session is three hours long (with breaks!)\, every Sunday afternoon for four weeks in a row\, made up of reflection activities\, discussions\, food for thought and…yes\, a little bit of homework. \n\n\n\nPRICES AND ACCESS \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 16 spots. We strongly recommend that you only join if you can commit to all four weeks of the series. \n\n\n\nThe series is open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. That said\, these gatherings do try to center those who are usually marginalised\, and if the signups get full\, we will prioritise those who might not have access to these kinds of resources otherwise. \n\n\n\nThe cost is €100 plus 16% VAT for the four sessions. You can pay all at once or in four installments of €29.00. The ticket prices go towards paying for our platform\, facilitators and design time. You can choose to pay at once or in four installments. \n\n\n\nThree no-cost spots will be available for those who do not have the financial means to buy a ticket. Please email hello@aequa.cc to request a free spot. \n\n\n\nThe workshops are taught in English on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP DATESAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nSUN NOV 29th MODULE 1: “CLARIFY MY PRIORITIES”Rediscover what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 6th MODULE 2: “IMAGINE MY POSSIBILITIES”Explore options for different dimensions of your life\, and check for alignment with your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 13th MODULE 3: “PROTOTYPE MY OPTIONS”Time to refine your possibilities. Learn to use research and experiments to test factors like compatibility and viability. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 20th MODULE 4: “BUILD MY ACTION PLAN”Decide on steps to move from blueprint to reality. Set a plan for accountability. \n\n\n\nYOUR HOSTS \n\n\n\nThis series was designed by learning designers Angie Porcel\, Heidi Higginbottom — two personal development experts who bring between them more than 20 years of experience in learning design\, facilitation and coaching — together with aequa co-founder Sarj Lynch. \n\n\n\nThis round will be facilitated by Heidi Higginbottom\, Sarj Lynch\, Jarral Boyd and Liz Thamm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hello@aequa.cc
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/life-architecture-part-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
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SUMMARY:Discussion Circle: Me & White Supremacy Workbook
DESCRIPTION:[doors open at 6.15\, event starts at 6.30]\n\n\n\nIf you are someone who might benefit from white privilege — if you’re not sure\, this might be a good way to find out — we encourage you to take the month of June to read and reflect on the prompts of Layla F. Saad’s “Me & White Supremacy” and explore the ways in which whiteness plays out in your own life. \n\n\n\nSIGNUP HERE: https://airtable.com/shr8ur6lnxwkRUa2i \n\n\n\nFrom the book’s website: “*Me and White Supremacy: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism\, Change the World\, and Become a Good Ancestor* leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy\, so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on black\, indigenous and people of color\, and in turn\, help other white people do better\, too. The book goes beyond the original workbook by adding more historical and cultural contexts\, sharing moving stories and anecdotes\, and includes expanded definitions\, examples\, and further resources.” \n\n\n\nThis group will give folks who have COMPLETED the workbook a place to discuss what they learned over the course of that month\, talk about next steps and share their action and accountability plan. The discussion will be held in English. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be held in English online and limited to 20 participants. \n\n\n\nMUTUAL RESPECT at aequa eventshttps://aequa.cc/mutual-respect/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/discussion-circle-me-white-supremacy-workbook/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
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SUMMARY:Life Architecture part 3
DESCRIPTION:Tickets here: www.universe.com/events/life-architecture-4-part-online-learning-series-tickets-Z3WH49 \n\n\n\nTo build the life you dream of\, start by designing it. And what better time to reassess the lives we want to live than in the midst of this great shake-up? \n\n\n\nThis four-part collaborative learning series is about getting unstuck — to move from where you are now in your life to where you want to be. \n\n\n\nThat could mean one change in your life\, or many in combination — committing yourself to a cause you care about\, finding a new residence\, activating a career change\, seeking a new type of relationship\, going deep on a personal passion\, adding family members like a pet or kiddo\, or just finding more time for yourself and the things and people you care most about. \n\n\n\nEach session is three hours long (with breaks!)\, every Sunday afternoon for four weeks in a row\, made up of reflection activities\, discussions\, food for thought and…yes\, a little bit of homework. \n\n\n\nPRICES AND ACCESS \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 16 spots. We strongly recommend that you only join if you can commit to all four weeks of the series. \n\n\n\nThe series is open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. That said\, these gatherings do try to center those who are usually marginalised\, and if the signups get full\, we will prioritise those who might not have access to these kinds of resources otherwise. \n\n\n\nThe cost is €100 plus 16% VAT for the four sessions. You can pay all at once or in four installments of €29.00. The ticket prices go towards paying for our platform\, facilitators and design time. You can choose to pay at once or in four installments. \n\n\n\nThree no-cost spots will be available for those who do not have the financial means to buy a ticket. Please email hello@aequa.cc to request a free spot. \n\n\n\nThe workshops are taught in English on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP DATESAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nSUN NOV 29th MODULE 1: “CLARIFY MY PRIORITIES”Rediscover what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 6th MODULE 2: “IMAGINE MY POSSIBILITIES”Explore options for different dimensions of your life\, and check for alignment with your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 13th MODULE 3: “PROTOTYPE MY OPTIONS”Time to refine your possibilities. Learn to use research and experiments to test factors like compatibility and viability. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 20th MODULE 4: “BUILD MY ACTION PLAN”Decide on steps to move from blueprint to reality. Set a plan for accountability. \n\n\n\nYOUR HOSTS \n\n\n\nThis series was designed by learning designers Angie Porcel\, Heidi Higginbottom — two personal development experts who bring between them more than 20 years of experience in learning design\, facilitation and coaching — together with aequa co-founder Sarj Lynch. \n\n\n\nThis round will be facilitated by Heidi Higginbottom\, Sarj Lynch\, Jarral Boyd and Liz Thamm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hello@aequa.cc
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/life-architecture-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201015T103037Z
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SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
DESCRIPTION:You can join this meetup in person or via online video.The Equity Reading Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nWe meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English.  \n\n\n\nSince Wednesday\, October 14\, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular\, we will take our time together to read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here or watch the author performing many of the poems online. The idea is that each meeting\, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice\, which the group can then discuss. As previously\, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way\, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-poetry-edition-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201118T165409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T165409Z
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SUMMARY:Life Architecture part 2
DESCRIPTION:Tickets here: www.universe.com/events/life-architecture-4-part-online-learning-series-tickets-Z3WH49 \n\n\n\nTo build the life you dream of\, start by designing it. And what better time to reassess the lives we want to live than in the midst of this great shake-up? \n\n\n\nThis four-part collaborative learning series is about getting unstuck — to move from where you are now in your life to where you want to be. \n\n\n\nThat could mean one change in your life\, or many in combination — committing yourself to a cause you care about\, finding a new residence\, activating a career change\, seeking a new type of relationship\, going deep on a personal passion\, adding family members like a pet or kiddo\, or just finding more time for yourself and the things and people you care most about. \n\n\n\nEach session is three hours long (with breaks!)\, every Sunday afternoon for four weeks in a row\, made up of reflection activities\, discussions\, food for thought and…yes\, a little bit of homework. \n\n\n\nPRICES AND ACCESS \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 16 spots. We strongly recommend that you only join if you can commit to all four weeks of the series. \n\n\n\nThe series is open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. That said\, these gatherings do try to center those who are usually marginalised\, and if the signups get full\, we will prioritise those who might not have access to these kinds of resources otherwise. \n\n\n\nThe cost is €100 plus 16% VAT for the four sessions. You can pay all at once or in four installments of €29.00. The ticket prices go towards paying for our platform\, facilitators and design time. You can choose to pay at once or in four installments. \n\n\n\nThree no-cost spots will be available for those who do not have the financial means to buy a ticket. Please email hello@aequa.cc to request a free spot. \n\n\n\nThe workshops are taught in English on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP DATESAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nSUN NOV 29th MODULE 1: “CLARIFY MY PRIORITIES”Rediscover what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 6th MODULE 2: “IMAGINE MY POSSIBILITIES”Explore options for different dimensions of your life\, and check for alignment with your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 13th MODULE 3: “PROTOTYPE MY OPTIONS”Time to refine your possibilities. Learn to use research and experiments to test factors like compatibility and viability. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 20th MODULE 4: “BUILD MY ACTION PLAN”Decide on steps to move from blueprint to reality. Set a plan for accountability. \n\n\n\nYOUR HOSTS \n\n\n\nThis series was designed by learning designers Angie Porcel\, Heidi Higginbottom — two personal development experts who bring between them more than 20 years of experience in learning design\, facilitation and coaching — together with aequa co-founder Sarj Lynch. \n\n\n\nThis round will be facilitated by Heidi Higginbottom\, Sarj Lynch\, Jarral Boyd and Liz Thamm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hello@aequa.cc
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/life-architecture-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201118T161042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T165328Z
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SUMMARY:Life Architecture part 1
DESCRIPTION:Tickets here: www.universe.com/events/life-architecture-4-part-online-learning-series-tickets-Z3WH49 \n\n\n\nTo build the life you dream of\, start by designing it. And what better time to reassess the lives we want to live than in the midst of this great shake-up? \n\n\n\nThis four-part collaborative learning series is about getting unstuck — to move from where you are now in your life to where you want to be. \n\n\n\nThat could mean one change in your life\, or many in combination — committing yourself to a cause you care about\, finding a new residence\, activating a career change\, seeking a new type of relationship\, going deep on a personal passion\, adding family members like a pet or kiddo\, or just finding more time for yourself and the things and people you care most about. \n\n\n\nEach session is three hours long (with breaks!)\, every Sunday afternoon for four weeks in a row\, made up of reflection activities\, discussions\, food for thought and…yes\, a little bit of homework. \n\n\n\nPRICES AND ACCESS \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 16 spots. We strongly recommend that you only join if you can commit to all four weeks of the series. \n\n\n\nThe series is open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. That said\, these gatherings do try to center those who are usually marginalised\, and if the signups get full\, we will prioritise those who might not have access to these kinds of resources otherwise. \n\n\n\nThe cost is €100 plus 16% VAT for the four sessions. You can pay all at once or in four installments of €29.00. The ticket prices go towards paying for our platform\, facilitators and design time. You can choose to pay at once or in four installments. \n\n\n\nThree no-cost spots will be available for those who do not have the financial means to buy a ticket. Please email hello@aequa.cc to request a free spot. \n\n\n\nThe workshops are taught in English on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP DATESAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nSUN NOV 29th MODULE 1: “CLARIFY MY PRIORITIES”Rediscover what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 6th MODULE 2: “IMAGINE MY POSSIBILITIES”Explore options for different dimensions of your life\, and check for alignment with your values and purpose. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 13th MODULE 3: “PROTOTYPE MY OPTIONS”Time to refine your possibilities. Learn to use research and experiments to test factors like compatibility and viability. \n\n\n\nSUN DEC 20th MODULE 4: “BUILD MY ACTION PLAN”Decide on steps to move from blueprint to reality. Set a plan for accountability. \n\n\n\nYOUR HOSTS \n\n\n\nThis series was designed by learning designers Angie Porcel\, Heidi Higginbottom — two personal development experts who bring between them more than 20 years of experience in learning design\, facilitation and coaching — together with aequa co-founder Sarj Lynch. \n\n\n\nThis round will be facilitated by Heidi Higginbottom\, Sarj Lynch\, Jarral Boyd and Liz Thamm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hello@aequa.cc
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/life-architecture/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201123T130344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T141623Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group #05
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday we’re hosting the next edition of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding\, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on November 25th if you want the link to join us. The discussion will be in English. \n\n\n\nThis week\, we’ll be discussing the second half of JJ Bola’s “Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined.” Let us know if you’re interested in joining but need help getting the text.__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity. \n\n\n\nMasculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.If you can\, please consider supporting aequa on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aequa
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201015T102951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T102952Z
UID:2175-1606330800-1606336200@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
DESCRIPTION:You can join this meetup in person or via online video.The Equity Reading Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nWe meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English.  \n\n\n\nSince Wednesday\, October 14\, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular\, we will take our time together to read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here or watch the author performing many of the poems online. The idea is that each meeting\, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice\, which the group can then discuss. As previously\, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way\, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-poetry-edition-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201118T140024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T140025Z
UID:2298-1605808800-1605814200@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:aequa Community Check-In #7
DESCRIPTION:18h / 6pm on Thursday\, November 19th \n\n\n\nFree to join – registration required:https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZctce6pqT8rGdINE9f10JtoZWMWp… \n\n\n\nThis is our regular digital community meet up\, an online gathering focused on quick updates and taking care of each other. You are welcome to join from anywhere! \n\n\n\nOn this month’s agenda: \n\n\n\n* Movement warm-up by dance practitioner Sabina Moe – how to get rid of that computer neck!* Community members Alexandra and Kes on how to form a lockdown care-pod (based on the idea of affinity groups from direct action organising)* Upcoming events to care for each other through lockdown* Fundraising updates – how you can help save aequa CC http://www.aequa.cc/donate/ \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to everyone with a collaborative\, open and respectful mindset. \n\n\n\n The agenda will be presented in English\, and the group discussions will also be in English. If anyone can help with doing some live translation to German or other languages into the chat box as we go\, please let us know.Register for the event here:https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZctce6pqT8rGdINE9f10JtoZWMWp… \n\n\n\nPlease download Zoom ahead of the meeting:https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting \n\n\n\nTHIS IS FOR YOU IF: \n\n\n\n You are looking to speak to and connect to others during this time of social distancing You have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved You have attended an aequa event before You are part of our extended digital community You care about issues like social justice\, intersectional feminism and climate justice — or if you are are interested in learning more about these ideas within a supportive community \n\n\n\nMUTUAL RESPECT \n\n\n\nWe host and invite people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each of us is made up of a collection of intersecting privileges and oppressions. The languages spoken and understood are many and varied.We strive to celebrate these differences and encourage an open\, respectful and compassionate mindset. We try to avoid making assumptions about others\, or projecting our own opinions as the only valid truth. We assume positive intent while addressing any hurt that happens as a result of these exchanges.We do NOT tolerate racism\, cissexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours.If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort\, please get in touch.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/aequa-community-check-in-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201018T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T110000Z
UID:2196-1605463200-1606672800@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Auction for aequa!
DESCRIPTION:It’s auction time! \n\n\n\n2020 has been one hell of a year to open a community centre. While we struggle with financial crisis and pandemic shut-downs\, while we work endlessly to keep our doors open\, what gives us hope is the community that is building\, maintaining and growing aequa. This project has been deeply collective from the outset and we couldn’t have made it this far without all our beautiful community members showing up every day in a thousand different ways.As we expand our call for community support with a crowdfunder (coming soon)\, we’re excited to also launch ‘Auction for aequa’\, an online auction to raise funds to keep the doors of our community centre in Wedding\, Berlin open. \n\n\n\nJoin the auction from Sunday 15th November to Sunday 29th November in this facebook group – and get ready to bid on some gorgeous community-donated items and services. You’ll find a full explanation of how the auction works in the group.  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to donate items or services to the auction\, fill in this form and we’ll add your item to the auction.Thank you as always for all your community spirit. We’re so grateful to be in this adventure with you.your aequa team
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/auction-for-aequa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201109T162502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T162502Z
UID:2284-1605121200-1605128400@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #04
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday we’re hosting the next edition of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding\, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on November 10th if you want the link to join us. The discussion will be in English. \n\n\n\nThis week\, we’ll be discussing the first half of JJ Bola’s “Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined.” Let us know if you’re interested in joining but need help getting the text. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.If you can\, please consider supporting aequa on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aequa
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201015T102912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T102912Z
UID:2173-1605121200-1605126600@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
DESCRIPTION:You can join this meetup in person or via online video.The Equity Reading Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nWe meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English.  \n\n\n\nSince Wednesday\, October 14\, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular\, we will take our time together to read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here or watch the author performing many of the poems online. The idea is that each meeting\, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice\, which the group can then discuss. As previously\, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way\, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-poetry-edition-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201020T091653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T091653Z
UID:2198-1604086200-1604089800@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:The Left and the US Presidential Election
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: only a very limited number of places are available at aequa\, but this meeting will be livestreamed \n\n\n\nJoint meeting with DSA Berlin.The Left is offered two unappealing choices in the upcoming US Presidential election: a right-wing authoritarian in Trump and a centrist Democrat in Biden. Is removing Trump from office the primary political imperative? Or should Biden’s record—supporting austerity\, overseas interventions\, and refusing to ban fracking—rule out any left-wing support for him? This meeting will examine the dilemma facing socialists in November\, discuss arguments in favor and against each option\, and explore alternate forms of political action to fight for progressive change after the election.This meeting will be livestreamed\, and there is limited opportunity to view the meeting live. Please send an e-mail to lag.internationals@die-linke-berlin.de for information about coming to the live event.  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/998580087322384/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/the-left-and-the-us-presidential-election/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201015T102828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T102829Z
UID:2171-1603911600-1603917000@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
DESCRIPTION:You can join this meetup in person or via online video.The Equity Reading Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nWe meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English.  \n\n\n\nSince Wednesday\, October 14\, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular\, we will take our time together to read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here or watch the author performing many of the poems online. The idea is that each meeting\, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice\, which the group can then discuss. As previously\, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way\, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-poetry-edition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201025T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20201013T144318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T113250Z
UID:2167-1603641600-1603652400@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Book Swap 8 - aequa Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Book Swap is back for a new edition – hurray! \n\n\n\nBring any printed matter you’d like to get rid of – all kinds\, sizes\, shapes\, conditions\, and languages welcome – and hopefully walk away with some new reading material. \n\n\n\nThis event will be a fundraiser for our beloved aequa Community Centre\, which is in danger of closing due to the huge financial blow of the Covid-19 crisis. \n\n\n\nDue to current Covid-19 health regulations\, this Book Swap is limited to TEN people. Please register for the event only if you can come. If necessary\, there will be a waiting list and you’ll be informed if a spot opens up \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://airtable.com/shrRJ06LdZHaJg7sw \n\n\n\n The fine print: \n\n\n\n16h-16h30: arrival\, chit-chat \n\n\n\n16h30-18h00: Book Swap! \n\n\n\n18h00-19h00: chit-chat\, ciao ciao \n\n\n\nYou can bring a stack of books to swap or arrive empty-handed – it’s all fine. \n\n\n\nFor every book you take home\, we kindly ask a sliding scale donation of 3€-9€. All funds raised will go directly to paying aequa’s bills and ensuring this vital space can continue serving the community. \n\n\n\nAt the event\, please follow health and hygiene guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible – stay home if you feel unwell\, wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth\, wash your hands frequently\, and keep a distance of 1.5m from others at all times. \n\n\n\nA selection of beverages (tea\, coffee\, cola\, maté\, etc.) ice cream\, and other little snacks will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\n The aequa library: \n\n\n\naequa has a library for social equity and has a wish list of titles if you’d like to donate some books directly to the collection. Click the link below\, and select “wishlist” from the drop-down bar in the upper left corner. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.librarything.com/catalog/aequa.library \n\n\n\nAlso\, check out what’s in the library’s stacks: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aequa.library/ \n\n\n\nCurious about aequa? Learn more:https://aequa.cc/ \n\n\n\n Book Swap background:The Book Swap was founded in 2017 by Liz Thamm as a way to circulate reading material amongst Berlin bookworms in a fun\, interactive way. To date\, Book Swap events have raised almost 300€ for Books Beyond Bars UK – a collective of volunteers who send books and other educational materials\, free of charge\, to incarcerated LGBTQIA+ people across the United Kingdom. Check out more about their important work here: https://beyond-bars.org/ \n\n\n\n Access information for the space:The aequa CC is an open community space. We are in the ongoing process of improving accessibility and welcome feedback and suggestions. \n\n\n\nThis is a multi-room and multi-purpose semi-public space. There are usually flowers and plants in the space\, which is used by diverse groups of people and occasionally dogs\, too. Therefore we are unfortunately not able to guarantee a scent- or allergen-free space. \n\n\n\nThe space is **not** wheelchair accessible at this time. We are looking into solutions to make both spaces wheelchair accessible.The main event space is reached via two (2) steps\, each approximately 20 cm tall. Inside\, the restrooms can only be reached only by going down a staircase to the basement level.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/book-swap-8-aequa-fundraiser/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200818T133803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T165220Z
UID:2068-1602702000-1602707400@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 13 OCT: For this session we will have to meet online. Please contact hello@aequa.cc by 18:30 on October 14th to request the login details. Those who are already on the mailing list will receive an updated calendar invite. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nThe Equity Reading Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nWe meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English. The length of this circle will depend on the book we select.  \n\n\n\nStarting Wednesday\, October 14\, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular\, we will read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here. The idea is that each meeting\, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice\, which the group can then discuss. As previously\, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way\, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-book-circle-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200930T151747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T152936Z
UID:2155-1602615600-1602622800@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #03
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 13 OCTOBER –  \n\n\n\nUnfortunately we need to move tonight’s event online. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on October 13th if you want the link to join us and we’ll send you the link. \n\n\n\n===We will be hosting a group of community members interested in kicking off a Critical Masculinity Reading Group.The event is in English and space is limited due to social distancing requirements. Please register here:https://airtable.com/shr8PcCCoBYD0nruU \n\n\n\nAt our last meeting\, we read the chapters six to eight of The Will To Change: Men\, Masculinity and Love by bell hooks. Until our next meeting on 13 October\, we want to discuss chapters nine to twelve.Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help! \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring your mask for moving inside the Aequa space. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers:In this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.VENUE INFO:This event will take place at aequa Community Centre. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the space here:https://aequa.cc/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-03/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201011T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200814T104329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T081818Z
UID:2051-1602421200-1602435600@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Volunteer Sunday #2
DESCRIPTION:(Deutsch unten)It’s time for a community-powered love-up for our spaces!Join us for a day of coffee\, community building\, cleaning\, painting\, decorating\, gardening\, repairs and more. Come by for an hour\, or join us for the whole day.Please sign up with this form to help us with co-ordination\, especially in light of new Corona measures for October:https://airtable.com/shrYxkQMyvGo3OfrbWhen: Sunday October 11th\, 1pm-5pm (13:00-17:00)Where: Exerzierstr. 14\, 13357 BerlinFind out more about the Community Centre here: https://aequa.cc/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Es ist Zeit für einen von der Gemeinschafts- Sommersputz in unseren Räumen!Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Tag mit Kaffee\, Gemeinschaftsaufbau\, Putzen\, Malen\, Dekorieren\, Gartenarbeit\, Reparaturen und mehr. Kommen Sie für eine Stunde vorbei oder schließen Sie sich uns für den ganzen Tag an.Bitte melden Sie sich mit diesem Formular an\, um uns bei der Koordination zu helfen: https://airtable.com/shrYxkQMyvGo3OfrbWann: Sonntag 11. October\, 13.00-17.00 UhrWo: Exerzierstraße 14\, 13357 BerlinMehr über das Gemeindezentrum erfahrt Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/Informationen zur Anfahrt findet Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/access/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/volunteer-sunday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20201003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200901T162359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T162359Z
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SUMMARY:Plant swap
DESCRIPTION:(Deutsch unten)Join us for our third plant swap at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding\, Berlin! \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday October 3rd\, 2-5pmWhere: Exerzierstrasse\, 14Price: Free  \n\n\n\nDid you plant a hundred tomato plants during lockdown and finally ran out of space? Is your spider plant taking over the kitchen with a million little babies? Come swap with us!Bring your seedlings and seeds\, cuttings and plants and pick up some new plant friends along the way. Weather permitting\, the swap will be outside in our garden with some chilled music and plenty of social distancing. The cafe will be open as usual for coffee and other hot drinks. You can ‘check in’ to pay per minute or pay per individual drink. The plant swap itself is free. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Community Centre here: https://aequa.cc/spaces/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/ \n\n\n\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n\n\n\nNehmt an unserer dritte Pflanzentauschbörse im aequa Community Centre Wedding in Berlin teil! \n\n\n\nWann: Samstag 3. October\, 14.00-17.00 Uhr \n\n\n\nWo: Exerzierstraße 14\, 13357 Berlin \n\n\n\nPreis: Kostenlos \n\n\n\nHabt Ihr zur Selbstversorgung während des Lock downs hunderte von Tomaten gepflanzt und nun habt Ihr keinen Platz mehr? Übernimmt die Grünlilie Eure Küche mit einer Million kleiner Babys? Tauscht mit uns!Bringt Eure Setzlinge und Samen\, Stecklinge und Pflanzen mit und holt Euch ein paar neue Pflanzen ab. Wenn das Wetter es zulässt\, findet der Tausch draußen in unserem Garten bei entspannter Musik und der notwendigen Distanz statt. Das Café wird wie üblich für Kaffee und andere Heißgetränke geöffnet sein. Ihr könnt “einchecken”\, um pro Minute oder pro Getränk zu bezahlen. Der Pflanzentausch selbst ist kostenlos. \n\n\n\nMehr über das Gemeindezentrum erfahrt Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/spaces/Informationen zur Anfahrt findet Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/access/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/plant-swap-2/
LOCATION:aequa CC\,\, Exerzierstr. 14\, Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200929T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200921T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T132342Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Online Reviews for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited so get a ticket if you are interested!Tickets at: https://www.universe.com/events/workshop-on-online-reviews-for-small-business-owners-tickets-SRK9T6/editWorkshop is conducted in EnglishWHAT?This pilot seminar is designed for small business owners who would like to learn more about the power of online customer reviews and how to widen their potential client base. \n\n\n\nWHY?Even if your business is the best in the market\, you won’t attract potential customers just by saying so – but hearing this message from other customers can. For new and established businesses alike\, actively engaging with reviewers helps build loyalty in your current customers\, and can increase sales. \n\n\n\nWHO IS IT FOR?Female\, POC and LGBTI+ business owners are invited to sign up for the seminar. \n\n\n\nHOW?We will kick off this fundamental session with following questions: \n\n\n\nWhere do reviews come from?What is the value of reviews in your overall marketing strategy?How to localize and optimize your business listings on various review platforms?\n\n\n\nThen we will cover more strategic topics: \n\n\n\nHow to develop an internal review response programHow to answer reviews (negative\, neutral\, positive)How to ask for reviewsHow to use reviews in your marketing\n\n\n\nWHERE?Workshop is held in aequa Community Centre\, a community project space in Wedding. \n\n\n\nWHO?This seminar is lectured by Magdalena Klein\, who is a founder of LocalBiz Buzz – a small consulting practice focusing on helping small business owners with the management of their online reviews. \n\n\n\nIn her past\, Klein worked as an online news editor\, communications manager of an open source software company\, social media analyst of a small social media agency\, and as a community manager of a social impact organization. \n\n\n\nFollow LocalBiz Buzz on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/localbiz.buzzSign-up for their Newsletterhttps://buzz.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ecb4c2bcb3785914a630f2245&id=0a94fb6e6b
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/workshop-online-reviews-for-small-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200924T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200921T134043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T083056Z
UID:2149-1600975800-1600981200@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Designer Peer Support Group - Finding Inspiration ✨
DESCRIPTION:Tired of endless hours of sifting through images on pinterest\, google\, behance\, etc.\, feeling your eyeballs slowly turning into glowing rectangles? Take a break & meet with other designers to discuss alternative ways of getting inspired by the world around us. Discover methods for catching the “big fish”!  \n\n\n\nThis will be our second meeting of the Designer’s Peer Support Group (PSG)\, held in English only for now. In July’s kickoff meeting we discussed shared challenges\, one of which was finding inspiration. New people are of course welcome. Sign up here: https://airtable.com/shrEiQAhxp9bKf7CN \n\n\n\naequa Peer Support Groups give folks with certain affinities (for example\, similar interests\, challenges or experiences) the chance to offer mutual support in the form of peer-to-peer mentorship\, feedback\, advice and discussion. This also gives a forum to wrestle with how those with shared challenges or advantages can help to build a more equitable future for all. \n\n\n\nWe envision this Designer PSG as a decentralised crew that can support each other through: \n\n\n\n Asking for/getting feedback on designs\, prototypes/drafts or design opportunities \n\n\n\n Sharing design resources\, like a free icon set or online courses\, for example \n\n\n\n Starting a design book club — for example\, reading Design Justice (https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/design-justice) \n\n\n\n Attending design meetups or conferences together \n\n\n\n Hosting workshops or webinars on a design-related topic to share knowledge \n\n\n\nFor those who are interested\, graphic designers in this group can also opt to support aequa’s work by taking on pro-bono design tasks. This is not a requirement to join the group. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your mask with you!   \n\n\n\nWe have a Trust Till (Kasse des Vertrauens) at the place as well\, where you can buy some snacks. \n\n\n\nAre you interested in joining us? Sign up here:https://airtable.com/shrEiQAhxp9bKf7CNWe’ll meet in the (lower level) lounge of aequa Community Centre. More about the space here:https://aequa.cc/spaces/ \n\n\n\nAccess info:http://aequa.cc/access
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/designer-peer-support-group-finding-inspiration-%e2%9c%a8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200820T115622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T090918Z
UID:2093-1600939800-1600974000@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:BIWOC Rising Coworking Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:BIWOC rising are hosting a pop-up coworking space. BIWOC* Rising is an empowerment project for women*\, transgender and non-binary people\, who are facing intersectional discrimination. This safe(r) space is for BIWoC*s. When? Every Friday 9am-7pmWhere? At the aequa workshop at Exerzierstr. 13Please write an email for more information or to be put on the list. info@biwoc-rising.org.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/biwoc-rising-coworking-pop-up-6/
LOCATION:aequa CC\,\, Exerzierstr. 14\, Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200818T133729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T091135Z
UID:2066-1600887600-1600893000@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:Equity Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Equity Book Circle is a reading\, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism\, equality/equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and/or readings from authors from minority\, marginalised or underrepresented groups. \n\n\n\nCurrently reading: Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks.We meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open\, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English. The length of this circle will depend on the book we select.  \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-book-circle-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200916T093211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T093211Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #02
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a group of community members interested in kicking off a Critical Masculinity Reading Group.The event is in English and space is limited due to social distancing requirements. Please register here:https://airtable.com/shro9KmC6KrcGs5Rk \n\n\n\nAt our last meeting\, we read the first six chapters of The Will To Change: Men\, Masculinity and Love by bell hooks. Until our next meeting on 22 September\, we want to discuss chapters six to eight.Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help! Don’t forget to bring your mask for moving inside the aequa space. \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers:  In this group\, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity\, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities\, relationships\, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others\, becoming a source of oppression\, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself\, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts\, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet\, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill\,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms\, such as “beta male\,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive\, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group\, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help\, mindset and input. \n\n\n\nIn our first meeting\, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism\, cis-sexism\, ableism\, ageism\, classism\, homophobia\, transphobia\, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy. \n\n\n\nVENUE INFO:This event will take place at aequa Community Centre \n\n\n\nFind out more about the space here:https://aequa.cc/ \n\n\n\nAnd access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-02/
LOCATION:aequa CC\,\, Exerzierstr. 14\, Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200911T091612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T093212Z
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SUMMARY:Queer im Kiez
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Queer im Kiez meetup at aequa Community Centre.On this Saturday afternoon\, we want to offer the space as a meeting place for queer folk from the area to meet\, connect\, share stories and build our support systems. We’ve invited our own queer friends to join us in creating this shared space for the day. Join us in the courtyard garden or cozy up at a table inside. \n\n\n\nSYRIAN FOOD by bread&salt \n\n\n\nThe creators of the bread&salt queer Arab soli brunch series will join us on this day to serve up delicious plates of freshly cooked Syrian dishes\, available for €5 per plate. \n\n\n\nQUEER SCREEN PRINTS with Puta \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, visitors can learn from Puta how to screen print.”Come screenprint with SharPuta!I started screenprinting two years ago with my collective ”gender panic”. We up-cycle pre-loved t-shirts and screenprint them with messages and slogans that celebrate queerness\, and send messages that reject white heteronormative supremacy and capitalism.I’m inviting you to come and together let’s screenprint\, dance and add colors to the greyness of this city.I will have some t-shirts but please BRING YOUR OWN COTTON T-SHIRT or other cotton textile to print on! and because I’m Puta and I give nothing for free I ask you to give 5-10€ per t-shirt for materials.Any kind of -ism or phobia won’t be tolerated and dreadlocked caucasians also have no place here.” \n\n\n\nQUEER & TRANS LITERATURE TABLE by Trans*fabelhttps://www.transfabel.de/Trans*fabel is putting together a fine selection of queer books and art that will be available for sale throughout the event. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. Donations help the space stay open.Registration required on entry and capacity is limited!Mask required when walking around inside.Find out more about the Community Centre here: https://aequa.cc/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/queer-im-kiez/
LOCATION:aequa CC\,\, Exerzierstr. 14\, Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T005028
CREATED:20200820T115503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T090936Z
UID:2091-1600335000-1600369200@space.aequa.cc
SUMMARY:BIWOC Rising Coworking Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:BIWOC rising are hosting a pop-up coworking space. BIWOC* Rising is an empowerment project for women*\, transgender and non-binary people\, who are facing intersectional discrimination. This safe(r) space is for BIWoC*s. When? Every Friday 9am-7pmWhere? At the aequa workshop at Exerzierstr. 13Please write an email for more information or to be put on the list. info@biwoc-rising.org.
URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/biwoc-rising-coworking-pop-up-5/
LOCATION:aequa CC\,\, Exerzierstr. 14\, Berlin\, Germany
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