Why join ORAR
At ORAR membership is not just access to resources, it’s belonging to a community that understands you.
You're not just joining a platform.
You’re joining a movement of Black diasporans who refuse to shrink, who celebrate complexity, and who believe that our journeys deserve to be lived well, shared widely, and passed down intentionally.
As an ORAR Community Member, you receive:
Access to Culturally-
Informed Resources
Community Connection
Advocacy Updates
Priority Access
Coaching & Mentorship
(Premium Tier)
Discounts & Perks
Membership Tiers
Community Members
$0
Free Tier
- Access to public podcast episodes and blog content
- Monthly newsletter with diaspora news, resources, and event updates
- Participation in public community forum discussions
- Access to free downloadable resources (First Year Abroad checklist, basic guides)
- Invitations to select free webinars and open mic sessions
- Connection to ORAR’s social media community
Student Member
$5/mo
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to Private online space exclusively for student members
- Onetime Q&A Session
- Access to student-specific resources including: First Year Survival Toolkit, Academic success guides for international students and more
- 10% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 1 detailed support ticket annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
- Verification Required: Valid student ID or proof of graduation within the past 2 years
Premium Member
$25/mo
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to members-only space with topic-specific channels:
- Bi-annual group sessions on different topics.
- Exclusive podcast episodes, video workshops, expert interviews, and written content not available publicly
- Early access and reserved spots for all workshops, webinars, and gatherings
- 20% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 15% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and additional services
- 3 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
Diamond Member
$60/mo
limited spots
Includes Premium Member benefits, plus:
- Quarterly group sessions with Founders
- Lifetime Founding Member Recognition
- Voting rights on select community decisions
- Private channel exclusively for Diamond Members
- First consideration for speaking opportunities, panels, or collaborations.
- 30% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 25% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and services
- 6 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
Community Members
$0
Free Tier
- Access to public podcast episodes and blog content
- Monthly newsletter with diaspora news, resources, and event updates
- Participation in public community forum discussions
- Access to free downloadable resources (First Year Abroad checklist, basic guides)
- Invitations to select free webinars and open mic sessions
- Connection to ORAR’s social media community
Student Member
$50/yr
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to Private online space exclusively for student members
- Onetime Q&A Session
- Access to student-specific resources including: First Year Survival Toolkit, Academic success guides for international students and more
- 10% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 1 detailed support ticket annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
- Verification Required: Valid student ID or proof of graduation within the past 2 years
Premium Member
$250/yr
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to members-only space with topic-specific channels:
- Bi-annual group sessions on different topics.
- Exclusive podcast episodes, video workshops, expert interviews, and written content not available publicly
- Early access and reserved spots for all workshops, webinars, and gatherings
- 20% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 15% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and additional services
- 3 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
Diamond Member
$600/yr
limited spots
Includes Premium Member benefits, plus:
- Quarterly group sessions with Founders
- Lifetime Founding Member Recognition
- Voting rights on select community decisions
- Private channel exclusively for Diamond Members
- First consideration for speaking opportunities, panels, or collaborations.
- 30% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 25% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and services
- 6 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
Community Members
$0
Free Tier
- Access to public podcast episodes and blog content
- Monthly newsletter with diaspora news, resources, and event updates
- Participation in public community forum discussions
- Access to free downloadable resources (First Year Abroad checklist, basic guides)
- Invitations to select free webinars and open mic sessions
- Connection to ORAR’s social media community
Student Member
$5/mo or $50/yr
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to Private online space exclusively for student members
- Onetime Q&A Session
- Access to student-specific resources including: First Year Survival Toolkit, Academic success guides for international students and more
- 10% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 1 detailed support ticket annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
- Verification Required: Valid student ID or proof of graduation within the past 2 years
Premium Member
$25/mo or $250/yr
Includes Community Member benefits, plus:
- Access to members-only space with topic-specific channels:
- Bi-annual group sessions on different topics.
- Exclusive podcast episodes, video workshops, expert interviews, and written content not available publicly
- Early access and reserved spots for all workshops, webinars, and gatherings
- 20% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 15% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and additional services
- 3 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
Diamond Member
$60/mo or $600/yr
limited spots
Includes Premium Member benefits, plus:
- Quarterly group sessions with Founders
- Lifetime Founding Member Recognition
- Voting rights on select community decisions
- Private channel exclusively for Diamond Members
- First consideration for speaking opportunities, panels, or collaborations.
- 30% discount on all ORAR merchandise
- 25% discount on all paid ORAR workshops, events, and services
- 6 detailed support tickets annually – submit your pressing questions and receive personalized written guidance from our team.
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Testimonials
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Member Testimonial
"ORAR gave me what I didn't even know I needed, a community that understands without explanation. For the first time since moving abroad, I don't feel alone.”
Community Member
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ORAR is a Black diasporan advocacy initiative dedicated to amplifying voices, strengthening identity, and creating spaces of belonging.