Sparked by the Quote, “Trauma has been normalized in the Black community, but not HEALING.” Charlamagne Tha God – Matthew Reynolds Consulting, LLC decided to ask the most powerful movers, shakers, and history makers we know to come together as a glorious panel and hear what they have to say about this quote. The conversation featured panelists include Leslie M. Scott-Jones, Trena Bolden-Fields, Maryella Marie, Claudia Alick, and Nakia Winfield!
As an autistic woman of color listening to conversations around autism in the workplace, I ask myself, where are all our voices? Where are the discussions on how cultural norms add complexity to our understanding of autism? I would like to explore our understanding of autism and how ideas of what is normal affects prescriptions of behavior.
I am a queer, autistic woman of latine-native immigrants. I am firmly at the intersection of woman, minority, and neurodivergent where there is very little room for authenticity and self expression. My purple faux-hawk, bold print blazer, and big jewelry do not fit into typical definitions of “work-appropriate”, especially not for an interview (to say nothing of how my autism affects my prospects). Yet that is exactly how I dress for interviews, even though there are a slew of studies showing how personal bias affects the likelihood of people of color being hired with all other factors being equal.
Calling Up Justice produces events that take place across space and time. Asynchronous digital event planning has become an increasingly popular method for organizations to engage with their audience and stakeholders, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We produce them to be in alignment with our accessible values and crip time. Asynchronous digital events refer to events that are pre-recorded or pre-produced and can be accessed at any time by the attendees, unlike live events that require attendees to be present at a specific time.
Disillusionment, while unsettling at first, can catalyze positive transformations as it unveils the intricate layers of supremacy culture’s impact. This emotion becomes a vital awakening, shedding light on concealed biases and oppressive norms shaping societal paradigms. Understanding how supremacy culture hinders genuine connections and equitable opportunities fuels a journey of enlightenment and change. This awareness drives a reevaluation of values, fostering a commitment to dismantling harmful structures and nurturing a more inclusive world. Embracing disillusionment empowers individuals to challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives, and actively contribute to eradicating supremacy culture’s influence. Join the movement to leverage disillusionment for meaningful progress.
Give Michelle Yeoh all the awards! This film was awesome. Can’t wait to see more from these directors.
As an access doula, I had the opportunity to work closely with the Criptech + Gray Area Metaverse collaboration and provide my expertise in access design. One of the accessibility measures that we implemented was the use of clear masks from BendShape Barrier™, which were recommended by Lindsey Dolich Felt, the Leonardo Disability, Access and Impact Lead.
Calling Up seeks an Assistant to the Executive Producer (Remote) “If you have come to help me you are wasting your time, but if you
Rihanna halftime show was giving Squid Game Realness and I am here for it.
Awesome conversation about Woke in the Liberated Equity Diversity Inclusion Clubhouse Room. Really appreciated reviewing the history of the term, how it’s being used today and ideas about healing for justice producers. First used in the 1940s, the term “woke” has resurfaced in recent years as a concept that symbolises awareness of social issues and movement against injustice, inequality, and prejudice. James Baldwin said To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time. Supremacy Culture wants you to be in denial. It pathologizes the word “woke” so that you’ll stop thinking. Not talking about racism is not the same as being anti-racist. To be in denial of supremacy culture is to be in support of it. Everyday we do not dismantle supremacy culture we increase its power. It’s killing us. Get woke. Stay woke.
You will encounter a variety of different types of Agents of Supremacy Culture. Some of them will stalk you online and say things like being woke is a bad thing. They need us to be in denial of our own oppression. There are also people who make money spreading things like disinformation, misinformation, and other types of propaganda like Tucker Carlson. Sometimes, we might discover we have been acting as an unwitting agent of supremacy culture by treating ourselves badly due to our own internalized biases.Resist getting recruited into Supremacy Culture by society and yourself!
