Claudia Alick, Author at Calling Up Justice!

Visual Descriptions with Calling Up Justice

At Calling Up Justice, inclusivity lies at the core of our values, and as part of our commitment to accessibility, we have implemented visual descriptions in all our gatherings. This practice ensures that visually impaired individuals and those joining through audio-only channels can fully engage and participate. In this guide, we will delve into the personal aspects of providing visual descriptions, while also offering performance notes to address potential self-consciousness and encourage effective descriptions that are informative and respectful.

Kehinde Wiley Conversation on a Mother’s Love

From Claudia Alick Event Report: I was happy to say yes to Rebecca Jackson’s invitation to attend an event at the Koret Auditorium of the

Let’s Talk Defining Ourselves for Ourselves

On May 10th, Matthew Reynolds and Trena Fields hosted a Liberated Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (LEDIA) Let’s Talk on Clubhouse with Claudia Alick. The topic of discussion was “Defining ourselves for ourselves.” They shared a quote by Lorde, “If I didn’t define myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive”. This podcast is 65 minutes in length.

bystanders on a train image made on midjourney

Breaking the Bystander Effect

I recently attended a bystander training and wanted to share what I learned with all of you. In light of recent events, it’s more important than ever to know how to intervene and prevent the lynching of Black people. The bystander effect is when people in a crowd witnessing something bad happening don’t intervene because they assume someone else will do it. This can lead to terrible consequences, like the tragic murder of Jordan Neely.

Calling Up Justice Live-streaming

Calling Up Justice regularly conducts scheduled and impromptu livestreams across multiple platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. We engage in spontaneous streaming for breaking events and simply for the sake of it, as we value the freedom and informality that comes with it. The scheduled programming enables our audience to plan their participation in specific topics or activities. We thoroughly enjoy the real-time interaction and connection with our collaborators and take pleasure in gaining new friends through our streams. Being live in digital spaces holds a special significance, particularly in these times of increased physical distancing due to the pandemic. Additionally, it allows us to maintain both local and international relationships. We also attend our partners livestreams and support in the chat. Read below to connect to our Livestream Spaces.

Liberated Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility Talkspace

Matthew Reynolds produces a weekly talkspace on the topics of liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion. We support the space by participating and archiving some of our conversations. Listen to the replays like a podcast or join the clubhouse room to join in live for the conversation!

Hysterectomy Celebration

MaiaMama is finally getting her hystorectomy! Calling Up Justice, is thrilled to be throwing a hysterectomy celebration for Maiamama. We have watched her struggle for

Barter Up Collaborates with One Free Community

Barter Up and One Free Community (OFC) join forces to challenge capitalism’s impact on community support, fostering innovative spaces for meaningful exchanges and mutual aid. Driven by frustration with consumerism, Barter Up created events where goods and services are traded through donations or a “pay what you can” model. Collaborating with OFC, they exemplify the power of united communities, exchanging insights and inspiring positive change while magnifying the impact of mutual aid groups for social justice.

Willy Wonka Reflections

Calling Up Justice has been having some energetic conversations about “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”.

Productive Silence

Silence is not a sign of disconnection or lack of engagement but rather an opportunity for growth and deeper understanding. Productive silence allows for reflection and introspection, leading to deeper insights and more meaningful contributions in group dynamics. To harness its power, we need to create an environment that values reflection, active listening, and open-mindedness. By doing so, we can tap into the collective intelligence of the group and create conversations that are more transformative and enriching.

Author: Claudia Alick