Author: Jesenia
Emerge Fellowship Experience
Emerge seeks to promote scholar-activism, the bridges and relationships that allow academics, activists, and creatives to better support each other in the shared pursuit of social change. Follow along as I recount the amazing experiences and share insights and updates from the 2024 Emerge Fellowship.
Jesenia’s 2024 Quarantine Residency Experience
This residency is offered by Calling Up Justice and was a wonderful opportunity to learn from Claudia Alick, a disabled artist, activist, and social justice producer who understands the value of collaboration in both the digital and physical realms. The importance of such residencies cannot be overstated, as they provide an exceptional platform for artists to unite, learn, and nurture their creativity.
Voices on the Ground
Voices on the Ground is an offshoot of Virtual Protesting, where we hear from people who are in or from the countries experiencing ongoing genocides.
Disability Justice Values
Disability justice is a framework and movement that seeks to address and rectify the systemic injustices and inequalities that people with disabilities face. It is
Calling Up Justice Residency in TX
Jesenia and Skully participated in the Calling Up Justice Residency in Texas where they spent time together in person while maintaining COVID precautions.
Moderation in Community
One Free Community’s approach to moderation centers community care. Learn about their collaborative process rooted in restorative justice, transformative justice, accountability, and community well-being. Join us as we delve into the heart of inclusive moderation practices at OFC.
Calling Up in Community
Discover the empowering journey of a community as they courageously cut ties with an event due to its upholding white supremacy culture. Through the application of restorative justice principles and a transparent “call-up” process, this transformative narrative of accountability, learning, and the unwavering commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces.
Collaborative Spoonie Model
Collaborative Spoonie Model is an original OFC framework applying the social model of disability and spoon theory to the Holacratic working method. This model centers members’ wellbeing, wherein they only share what is within their energy to offer. In collaborative social justice projects, prioritizing well-being, guided by the 10 principles of disability justice, ensures sustainable movement building by respecting diverse energy levels and fostering an inclusive environment.
Make Black Friday Red 2023
One Free Community is organizing mutual aid exchange in resistance to capitalist Black Friday