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Happy Pride 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Give more opportunities to queer people in cinema and television. While we are seeing an increase number of characters and stories in the entertainment industry, there are still very few queer creators who are given the voice to share their stories. This is especially true for trans and nonbinary filmmakers. Queer-lead stories allow for audiences to better understand and relate to tbe LGBTQIA+ community—which leads to greater acceptance. This is crucial, especially in the state of this country where many states are passing/trying to pass laws to do nothing but silence us. Instead of pouring more money into sequels, reboots, and franchise stories, invest in original queer stories. I have been very fortunate within this industry. I am very grateful to have been giving opportunities to work in entertainment. I recognize my privileges and I am working as hard as I can to help amblify my community—especially BIPOC and disabled creators. Times are changing and the world is evolving, however there is so much work that needs to be done. Investors and Executives need to aid in the diversity of this industry. Please watch queer led films and television shows. Please invest in queer creators. Please help change the state of this industry—as it will help change the state of this world. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈

Ola will be a speaker at upcoming event: Charting the Way Forward on February 24, 2024, link to more information about event: http://bit.ly/49R4bGx Quote from Ola: “I believe we are more than just our disabilities; we are people first who deserve all the freedoms afforded to the able-bodied. Whether it's been for equal rights or my very own life, I have always been a fighter. Now, join me in fighting for a better America." [Image Description: Top Left: QR code with text beside it saying "Scan QR Code to left for Event Details." Top right: Charting the Way Forward Logo has white background: Top line King's Dream in blue text. Underneath is a bright orange outline surrounding two lines of black text. Topline word Disability Bottom line JUSTICE (ALL CAPS) Center: Quote: “I believe we are more than just our disabilities; we are people first who deserve all the freedoms afforded to the able-bodied. Whether it's been for equal rights or my very own life, I have always been a fighter. Now, join me in fighting for a better America." Below the quote: Circular photo of Ola she is smiling, wearing a purple shirt that says, "Fearless. Flawless. Feminist." She is a Black woman with long curly hair. To the Right of Ola’s photo: Text "Speaker, Ola Ojewumi, Founder and Director of Project ASCEND."] #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityJustice #Representation #AfricanAmerican #Disability #Disabilities #Intersectionality #Diversity #Equity #DEI #Accessibility #NYCEvents #DCEvents #VirtualEvents #Inclusion #OnlineEvents #Inclusion #BlackDisability #InclusiveImpactBranding #TheResourceKey #SafmanConsulting #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #AccessibilityForAll

Event Website and information to sponsor, volunteer or attend: https://lnkd.in/eng-8S8m Register for Event Updates: https://lnkd.in/e6-2FciY [Image Description: Top Left: QR code with text beside it saying "Scan QR Code to left for Event Details." Top right: Charting the Way Forward Logo has white background: Top line King's Dream in blue text. Underneath is a bright orange outline surrounding two lines of black text. Topline word Disability Bottom line JUSTICE (ALL CAPS) Center: Text “I attempted to enroll in a broadcasting school that covered video production and radio. However, they denied me access, citing my wheelchair use, stating that no one would be available to assist me with carrying cameras. Despite this setback, I chose not to live out THEIR words." Below the quote: Circular photo of Tameka, a Brown skin woman with wavy black hair staring into the camera smiling. She's wearing a white sweater and jean jacket with spikes on it. To the right of Tameka’s photo: Text "Speaker, Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Independent Film Producer, Screenwriter and Disability Justice Activist" ] #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityJustice #Broadcasting #VideoProduction #Media #Representation #AfricanAmerican #Disability #Disabilities #Intersectionality #Diversity #Equity #DEI #Accessibility #NYCEvents #DCEvents #VirtualEvents #OnlineEvents #Inclusion #BlackDisability #InclusiveImpactBranding #TheResourceKey #SafmanConsulting #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #AccessibilityForAll

Ola will be a speaker at upcoming event: Charting the Way Forward on February 24, 2024, link to more information about event: http://bit.ly/49R4bGx Quote from Ola Ojewumi: “I believe we are more than just our disabilities; we are people first who deserve all the freedoms afforded to the able-bodied. Whether it's been for equal rights or my very own life, I have always been a fighter. Now, join me in fighting for a better America." [Image Description: Top Left: QR code with text beside it saying "Scan QR Code to left for Event Details." Top right: Charting the Way Forward Logo has white background: Top line King's Dream in blue text. Underneath is a bright orange outline surrounding two lines of black text. Topline word Disability Bottom line JUSTICE (ALL CAPS) Center: Quote: “I believe we are more than just our disabilities; we are people first who deserve all the freedoms afforded to the able-bodied. Whether it's been for equal rights or my very own life, I have always been a fighter. Now, join me in fighting for a better America." Below the quote: Circular photo of Ola she is smiling, wearing a purple shirt that says, "Fearless. Flawless. Feminist." She is a Black woman with long curly hair. To the Right of Ola’s photo: Text "Speaker, Ola Ojewumi, Founder and Director of Project ASCEND."] Marc Safman #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityJustice #Representation #AfricanAmerican #Disability #Disabilities #Intersectionality #Diversity #Equity #DEI #Accessibility #NYCEvents #DCEvents #VirtualEvents #Inclusion #OnlineEvents #Inclusion #BlackDisability #InclusiveImpactBranding #TheResourceKey #SafmanConsulting #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #AccessibilityForAll

A meaningful Pride month at your organization: Recognizing the importance of equity and inclusion and matching that recognition with action to improve and address gaps. An opportunity to reflect on how your organization interacts with, engages and empowers the LGBTQIA+ community. A moment to take stock and consider updating your diversity statement. A real and measurable effort towards reaching this often marginalized community through focused programming and targeted campaigns.

Tameka will be a speaker at upcoming event: Charting the Way Forward on February 24, 2024, link to more information about event: http://bit.ly/49R4bGx Quote from Tameka Citchen-Spruce: “I attempted to enroll in a broadcasting school that covered video production and radio. However, they denied me access, citing my wheelchair use, stating that no one would be available to assist me with carrying cameras. Despite this setback, I chose not to live out THEIR words." [Image Description: Top Left: QR code with text beside it saying "Scan QR Code to left for Event Details." Top right: Charting the Way Forward Logo has white background: Top line King's Dream in blue text. Underneath is a bright orange outline surrounding two lines of black text. Topline word Disability Bottom line JUSTICE (ALL CAPS) Center: Text “I attempted to enroll in a broadcasting school that covered video production and radio. However, they denied me access, citing my wheelchair use, stating that no one would be available to assist me with carrying cameras. Despite this setback, I chose not to live out THEIR words." Below the quote: Circular photo of Tameka, a Brown skin woman with wavy black hair staring into the camera smiling. She's wearing a white sweater and jean jacket with spikes on it. To the right of Tameka’s photo: Text "Speaker, Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Independent Film Producer, Screenwriter and Disability Justice Activist" ] Marc Safman #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityJustice #Broadcasting #VideoProduction #Media #Representation #AfricanAmerican #Disability #Disabilities #Intersectionality #Diversity #Equity #DEI #Accessibility #NYCEvents #DCEvents #VirtualEvents #OnlineEvents #Inclusion #BlackDisability #InclusiveImpactBranding #TheResourceKey #SafmanConsulting #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #AccessibilityForAll

“But it is not bravery; I have no choice. I wake up and live my life. Don't you do the same?” And that’s what each of us do, including people with disabilities. It isn’t bravery it’s simply working with whatever one has got in best possible manner. Aria Mia Loberti, who is legally blind, walked the red carpet of Golden Globes with her guide dog, making Globes history. Casting a blind person in a movie to play a blind character is one thing, giving a platform of Golden Globe to the person for her great performance is absolutely GREAT. No, it is not great; it is basic/obvious/logical, like in case of any other performer. Atleast this once, Golden Globe ‘walk the talk’ We have a collective responsibility to ensure that equal opportunities are given to all of us without discrimination. That our infrastructure supports every individual. We as a society have to ensure that each one of us feel comfortable even in our disabilities in public domain or in this case the coveted red carpet. We all know what are the right things to do but are we actually doing those things? In words of Verna Myers- Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. #goldenglobes #inclusion #diversity #diversityandinclusion #disability #celebratetogether

Such a beautiful evening and beautiful people. Thanks for hosting this workshop (and inspiring talks). I take lots of learnings and reflections back home. But overall, I believe is wonderful that through initiatives like this one we can find space, language, and tools to have important conversations about: How can we create more open, safe, playful, fluid, loose, self-explorative, and inclusive spaces? How does that look like in your imagination? And how that can be translated to the buildings we interact with? 💖

Wanted to share that my daughter and I are keynote panelists for Ramp Your Voice! Illuminating the Richness of Black Disabled People: Our Joys & Truths, a virtual summit created by Black disability activist Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW on June 7th. Sign up for free here and read about our panel below! https://lnkd.in/eFEZ-njw "Solely centering Black disabled voices is an intentional, unapologetic action, one that is long overdue to occur and is strongly needed for us to truly be seen and heard without concerning the gazes of others." - Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, Founder, "Ramp Your Voice!" We're Sista Creatives Rising, a grassroots project (not a non-profit!) founded by me, Claire Jones, and my daughter, Amaranthia Sepia. We're an invisibly disabled Black mother-daughter duo whose mission is to help marginalized women & marginalized genders gain accessibility and visibility in the arts to facilitate personal healing. Showcasing several Black-disabled changemakers leading and raising awareness about the barriers we face in our communities, "Ramp Your Voice!" is centered on creating a safe, uplifting space to highlight topics affecting the Black-disabled community. We’ll be alongside activists Natasha Nelson and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. The panel starts at 3:30 pm est. Our panel topic will be "Black Disabled Family," and my daughter and I will break down our experience of coming to terms with learning about our disabilities around the same time in 2022 - CPTSD, agoraphobia, and panic disorder exacerbated by racial trauma - all while managing my sudden loss of mobility, risk of paralysis and a lymphoma diagnosis only a few weeks later. We'll dive into the healing power of art and writing and how it's been crucial as we navigate this identity together. Alt text in comments shortly! #RYVConference2024 #DisabilityRights #Inclusivity #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #BlackActivists #BlackVoices #BlackStories #VirtualEvent

Is your Pride Month marketing just a quick fling with rainbow colors, or are you in it for the long haul? 🌈 Check out our blog where we explore authentic support. How can your brand be more than just a rainbow washing bystander? From real representation (who are you centering, and what do you want them to do), to backing your LGBTQIA+ staff and causes, we're unpacking how you can transform good intentions into impactful actions. Hit up our blog for tips on doing Pride authentically. https://lnkd.in/g7eRYU8m 🚀