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CRIP DOULA

crip doula: a term created by disability justice organizer Stacey Park Milbern to describe the ways disabled people support/mentor newly disabled people in learning disabled skills (how to live on very low spoons, drive a wheelchair, have sex/redefine sexuality, etc.) A doula supports someone doing the work of childbirth; a crip doula is a dis-abled person supporting another disabled person as they do the work of becoming disabled, or differently disabled, of dreaming a new dis-abled life/world into being.

Vision Quilt peace in Our Streets

Claudia Alick attended Vision Quilt’s student exhibition where youth address gun violence through art math and humanities studies. Founder Cathy Deforest introduced Claudia to teachers who helped design the curriculum and students showed off their art. She also introduced Claudia to Kenny Johnson an award winning athlete, victim of gun violence, and disabled community member.

Ry Mutual Aid Project

This is a mutual aid call from practice member Ry Holiday. They are working with a friend to raise funds for a wheelchair for someone in Honduras. We discussed this project in our Open Development meeting and helped RY choose design and text. Give directly to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/robbyh22 or Venmo: @robbyh23

THE COMMON APP

Calling Up Justice explores funding opportunities for artists, social justice practitioners, and entrepreneurs in our Open Development meeting. This post is highlighting funders who are supporting work that is alignment with our values. Read more about THE COMMON APP below.

Let’s Talk: What Artists Need To Thrive

A collaboration between Authentic Arts and Media and Kenneth Rainin Foundation, are bringing in experts to answer your questions and dive deep into equity-related topics. This pilot is a new series that aims to demystify arts funding and grant making. Panel featuring Artists: Claudia Alick, Antoine Hunter, Laurel Lawson, Judith Smith AND Funders: Lane Harwell, Esther Grisham Grimm

On Accessible Toilets

The absence of accessible toilets is a subtle yet potent tool of social control that restricts the inclusion of disabled individuals and mirrors historical tactics used to marginalize certain groups. Similar to how women were once kept from certain spaces by denying them restroom access, the lack of accessible toilets limits the participation of disabled individuals in public life, enforcing inequality. Furthermore, this issue extends to homeless individuals who lack restroom facilities, deepening their invisibility and perpetuating their hardships. Ultimately, the dearth of accessible toilets undermines societal inclusivity and hinders the potential contributions of diverse individuals, emphasizing the significance of universal accessibility for a fair and compassionate society.

They Can’t Define Woke

Agents of supremacy culture often employ the term “woke” as a convenient placeholder for any content or frameworks that challenge or resist the norms and ideologies they seek to perpetuate. By dismissing such concepts as merely “woke,” these individuals attempt to belittle and marginalize important discussions surrounding social justice, equity, and inclusion. This tactic serves as a way to undermine meaningful conversations about dismantling structures of oppression and maintaining the status quo. By reducing complex and critical ideas to a simplistic label, agents of supremacy culture aim to discourage engagement with progressive perspectives and maintain their grip on dominant power dynamics. However, it is important to recognize and confront this strategy, to continue promoting open dialogue and advancing the efforts to create a more just and equitable society.

Invalidation

Supremacy culture cunningly wields the weapon of invalidation as a potent tool of social control, enabling its agents to maintain a facade of righteousness while perpetuating injustices. In their pursuit of a perceived moral high ground, adherents of supremacy culture systematically dismiss and discredit any data that shines an unflinching light on the wrongs they perpetrate. This calculated act of denial serves to safeguard their own self-image, shielding them from the uncomfortable truths that challenge their actions. A stark consequence of this insidious strategy is the wholesale rejection of the lived experiences of black women and other marginalized individuals who endure tangible harm as a result of supremacist ideologies. It is within this realm of invalidated experiences that the foundation for maintaining power is laid, emboldening right-wing proponents to champion policies that, shockingly, pave the way for the marginalization and harm of transgender individuals. Indeed, the very notion of policies tantamount to trans-genocide finds its roots in the deliberate invalidation of the voices and struggles of those most affected, underlining the chilling effectiveness of invalidation as a means of furthering the agenda of supremacy culture.

Disillusionment

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.

Urban Bush Woman CCI Workshop

Claudia Alick taught a masterclass in creating your own personal access riders and creating access riders for your dance troupe.

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