The Montgomery Boat Brawl was a dramatic clash on Montgomery, Alabama’s riverfront. It erupted when a Black riverboat worker confronted a white group for illegally parking their pontoon, leading to a physical altercation. The group of white boaters attacked and jumped the Black security guard and dock worker. The conflict escalated as more Black riverboat occupants and observers joined in. Calling Up Justice has gathered videos to help you understand this cultural moment
The glass cliff phenomenon refers to a trend in which women and members of marginalized or underrepresented groups are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions in organizations during times of crisis, instability, or when the probability of failure is high. In these situations, individuals who assume leadership roles may face more challenging and precarious circumstances compared to their counterparts who are appointed to leadership in more stable and successful periods.
Copyright © 2023 Calling Up! • Site Design by MULTO.com
Calling Up Justice is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please make checks payable to Intersection for the Arts, and write “Calling Up Justice” in the memo line. This ensures that you’ll receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes, and your donation will be available for our project.