These are the courageous space agreements provided by TAP for the AAAA workshop we produced together. They say “courageous” and not “safe space” because safe space equals comfort and they are inviting participants to step outside of their comfort zone so that you can grow today. Spaces are often unsafe for people of color.
AI Experiments: We produced this essay while discussing the complexities of allowing a computer to speak for you. We prompted it to create a story where Cyrano De Bergerac is an artificial intelligence and gave it specific plot points to produce. Produced with Claudia Alick
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.
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
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.
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.
For theater makers and social justice workers, starting meetings with a grounding or embodiment exercise can be a great way to connect a group and foster a sense of community. Breathing exercises, in particular, can be a powerful tool to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and increase focus. However, it’s important to recognize that not everyone can participate in these exercises in the same way. Some individuals may have difficulty with deep breathing, whether due to respiratory conditions or other physical limitations. For these individuals, it’s important to provide alternative ways to participate in group grounding exercises.
EarlyWords is a simple tool for daily, stream-of-consciousness journaling that can be used for monring pages and other writing. It is a powerful tool for automatic writing. The goal of automatic writing is to let go of conscious thought and allow the subconscious mind to take over, and EarlyWords provides the perfect platform for this kind of writing.
Calling Up Justice is creating a resource on access frictions because there are multiple meanings and applications of the term. Access frictions refer to the challenges and barriers that individuals face when trying to access resources, services, or activities. These barriers can arise due to various factors, such as physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Access frictions can occur when serving one access need creates an access barrier for someone else. In the context of disability, access frictions are the obstacles that disabled people face when trying to access everyday services that non-disabled people often take for granted.
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
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