Author: Claudia Alick

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VALUES FOR CALLING UP JUSTICE

By calling up these values, we are able to prioritize and address the complex and interconnected issues that impact marginalized communities and work towards creating meaningful and lasting change. These values also recognize that justice is not a single-issue concern, but rather a multifaceted and interconnected set of values that must be considered and upheld in all aspects of our lives. By embracing and actively working towards these values, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

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#DisabledBlackTalk

Calling Up Justice is happy to support and promote the work of Tinu Abiyomi-Paul. Visit: https://www.everywhereaccessible.com/set-your-reminder-for-wednesdays-twitter-space/ This Wednesday, we’re meeting with The Disabled Community for

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NEFA NTP 2022 Grants Recipients

Modeled after NEFA’s National Dance Project, NTP functions as a full system of support for devised theater, which in addition to funding, animates an informed, interactive network of producing theaters, presenters, and ensembles. Since the first round of NTP grants in 2010, NEFA has infused nearly $11 million into the field through the program. To date, 96 new theater works have been supported through Creation and Touring grants; touring of those works has reached 43 different states across the U.S. NTP projects have toured in-person and virtually to large and small arts presenters, military bases, universities, regional theaters, and festivals.

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Why We Believe in Open Source

In conclusion, open source is an act of social justice because it promotes accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment. It gives individuals and communities control over their digital tools, promotes collaboration and community-building, and helps create a more equitable and connected world. Calling Up Justice believes in using and creating open source technology.

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3 online events on the life and work of Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer is an icon to many and is best known for her activism during the Civil Rights movement, community organizing and rallying around women’s rights issues. What is traditionally left out of Hamer’s narrative is her disability identity and the intersections of her experiences as a Black disabled woman. The final conversation in a 3-part series on the life and work of Fannie Lou Hamer inspired by Dr. Keisha Blain’s new book, Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America, moderated by Yomi Wrong in conversation with Reyma McCoy McDeid, Azza Altiraifi, and Claudia Alick.

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NW Arts Streaming Hub Narrative

Over the past 15 months The NW Arts Streaming Hub assisted dozens of community groups, individual artists, and local arts initiatives with technical expertise and consultation that has allowed them to share their work virtually. Live training were held for many artists on OBS through Producing in Pandemic. The NW Arts Streaming Hub supported more than 150 local artists through the website. They created some incredible community partnerships – like their work with The Vera Project developing and piloting a digital media production program for a dozen BIPOC youth. We were honored to be part of a project that centered racial equity, and was responsive and flexible to the evolving needs during one of the most challenging years many had ever faced. We’re proud that we were able to serve the Seattle and NW Arts community in a moment of peril.

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The Pros to a Private Social Network for Funders

A private social network can be a powerful tool for funders to have conversations about equity for several reasons. First and foremost, it provides a secure and confidential platform for discussing sensitive or controversial issues related to equity. Unlike a public site like Facebook, where discussions can be easily exposed to the public or to potential detractors, a private social network allows funders to have open and honest conversations without fear of external interference or surveillance.

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