Programs
For Us With Love: An Open Mic Dream Space for Black MaGes
For Us With Love is an Open Mic devoted to us, Black MaGes (marginalized genders), to love, heal, and nurture ourselves through literature and the arts. Share your own work, read from an artist or writer who has positively impacted your own life, or even come to enjoy some quality community time and wisdom with your people. Our biggest hope for the night is to give Black MaGes some well-deserved time to be heard and commune with each other.
Image description: A flyer for an open mic with a brick background, rainbow microphone, and photo of Kris with a K with their tongue out and a sassy pose. White and black text reads, “Reclaim UGLY Presents: For Us With Love: An Open Mic Dream Space for Black MaGes. Last Saturday of every month @ 5p PT via Zoom. Learn more & register at: reclaimugly.org/programs Join us for our April 24th open mic featuring: Kris with a K. Reclaim UGLY- (U)plift (G)lorify (L)ove (Y)ourself and create a world where others can as well.”
Real Talk, Queer Talk
Real Talk, Queer Talk is an online safe space and creative zone for BIPOC LGBTQIA Girls (cis, trans, non-binary, butch, femme, no label, queer, ace, & questioning) to talk about whatever is on their hearts – without shame, blame or judgment. Serving 9th-12th grade girls who live in Los Angeles County. All participants receive a $25 stipend per session and a LUSH gift bag.
Every Monday on Zoom
6:00-7:30 PM PT
May 23rd, 30th | June 6th, 13th, 20th
Contact Vanessa Lewis at VanessaRochelleLewis@ReclaimUGLY.org for more information.
Image description: A flyer for Real Talk, Queer Talk. Image of diverse women. Photos of Vanessa Rochelle Lewis and Amira Aro. Every Monday on Zoom
6:00-7:30 PM PT
May 23rd, 30th | June 6th, 13th, 20th & register at: reclaimugly.org/programs Reclaim UGLY- (U)plift (G)lorify (L)ove (Y)ourself and create a world where others can as well.”
Healing from Childhood Bullying
Join Reclaim UGLY and Facilitator Vanessa Rochelle Lewis for our first ever Healing from Childhood Bullying – Creative & Self-Love Intensive
– release any narratives, lies, and self-blame that continue to give your bullies power,
– and understand how your experiences are connected to the larger narrative of systemic oppression.
Together, we will use a wide diversity of art healing techniques and tools, including visual arts, creative writing, theatre activities, joyful movement, self-defense, sound healing, magic, zine making, photography, and more to reclaim our magic from abuse and bullying. There will be an abundance of play and joy time, as we solidly believe that healing cannot happen without pleasure and community.
Contact Vanessa Lewis at VanessaRochelleLewis@ReclaimUGLY.org for more information.
Image description: A flyer for Real Talk, Queer Talk. Image of diverse women. Photos of Vanessa Rochelle Lewis and Amira Aro. Every Monday on Zoom
6:00-7:30 PM PT
May 23rd, 30th | June 6th, 13th, 20th & register at: reclaimugly.org/programs Reclaim UGLY- (U)plift (G)lorify (L)ove (Y)ourself and create a world where others can as well.”
