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 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.
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 important to understand the core tenets of disability justice to support and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
This is a once a month event is hosted by BPOC. The space is meant to hold space for abolitionist workers, community organizers, and social justice producers. They invited members of the One Free Community People of the Global Majority (aka BIPOC) affinity group to join in the first hybrid meeting!
Organizations striving for queer inclusion should strive to minimize access frictions for disabled community members. In-person events that include information about accessibility and organizer’s desires and expectations for the event allows for more informed decisions. By requesting attendees wear masks, we are being more inclusive of disabled & immunocompromised members of our queer community as we continue to navigate surviving an ongoing pandemic.
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.
Taking a stance against genocide does not require an in-depth knowledge of geopolitics. It is a simple act of condemning the violence and advocating for the protection of human rights.
At One Free Community (OFC), we’re embarking on a Community Needs Assessment journey! We believe that to create a community that truly serves, uplifts, and empowers everyone, we need to first understand your unique needs, challenges, and dreams. This assessment will help us fine-tune our initiatives, align our resources, and advocate for the right causes. It’s all about ensuring that OFC continues to be a place where mutual aid, radical generosity, and intersectional support thrive.
At Calling Up Justice operate on a radical generosity model that allows you to pay what you can afford. Donations support our efforts to provide services to lower income clients!
Explore why it is so challenging to find adequate representation in a society still grappling with its colonial past and its ramifications, and learn ways you can make an impact to change this.
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