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Four women of color are standing in front of a black brick wall, they are each wearing a yellow t-shirt that says ‘Black Disabled Lives Matter’ inside of a Black fist. The woman on the left is raising her right fist, and the woman in front is holding a sign that says ‘Black Disabled Lives Matter’ inside of a Black fist.Keri GrayCelebrating 5 Years of Building for Racial Justice & Disability Inclusion
February 20, 2025

Celebrating 5 Years of Building for Racial Justice & Disability Inclusion

We Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come This Far Family let’s keep it real—these days, tuning into the news feels like a never-ending cycle of setbacks for our Black…
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keri gray with three volunteersNAMED AdvocatesOur Presence is Our Power 2022
November 17, 2022

Our Presence is Our Power 2022

Explore the intersection of BIPOC culture, disability justice and social impact at our 2022 Leadership Summit, Our Presence is Our Power! This year, we’re bringing together leaders of color across…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterBruce Kelley
December 6, 2020

Bruce Kelley

37, Washington PA. Bruce was shot by police while walking away on Jan. 31, 2016. While having a beer with his dad, Bruce who had schizophrenia, He was pepper-sprayed, chased…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterErrol Shaw
November 6, 2020

Errol Shaw

Errol Shaw, Sr was shot at his home twenty seconds after police arrived based on a false report. Errol was deaf and holding a rake, this was seen as a…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMatrice Richardson
October 6, 2020

Matrice Richardson

24, Malibu CA. Matrice graduated from California State Fullerton with honors and a degree in psychology & planned to attend grad school so she could work with children. She was…
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A Blue to purple circle with a gray background.Names and FramesAll Victims of State Violence
September 12, 2020

All Victims of State Violence

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Picture of Fannie Lou Hamer on a gray background.Names and FramesFannie Lou Hamer
September 12, 2020

Fannie Lou Hamer

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Eyad Hallaq

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Marsha P. Johnson

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Maria Gil de Lamadrid

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Picture of Harriet Tubman.Names and FramesHarriet Tubman
September 12, 2020

Harriet Tubman

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

April Dunn

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Ki’tay D. Davidson

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Picture of Tony Wong on a gray background.Names and FramesTony Wong
September 12, 2020

Tony Wong

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Picture of Al Swain on a gray background.Names and FramesAl Swain
September 12, 2020

Al Swain

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Picture of Bobby Coward on a gray background.Names and FramesBobby Coward
September 12, 2020

Bobby Coward

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Brad Lomax

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Yvonne Flowers

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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September 12, 2020

Stacey Park Milbern

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterNina Pop
September 6, 2020

Nina Pop

28, St. Louis, MO Nina was a transgender woman found stabbed to death in her apartment in Missouri in a possible hate crime. art by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterDarnell Wicker
August 6, 2020

Darnell Wicker

57, Louisville, KY Darnell was a veteran, well known for mowing his neighbor's lawns, riding around his neighborhood on his bicycle, and was also Deaf. He was killed by police…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterTony McDade
July 6, 2020

Tony McDade

38, Tallahassee, FL Traumatic events had left Tony psychologically scarred. He was prescribed medications and had spent time in Apalachee center's crisis stabilization unit. On May 27, 2020, after 11…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterJason Harrison
May 16, 2020

Jason Harrison

38, Dallas, TX Jason was a loved son and brother, described by neighbors as a ‘good dude’ and also had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while…
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A vibrant and brightly colored headshot of a Black woman. She is laying on a orange couch with her eyes closed and her right hand across her forehead. She is wearinga a pink and orange fur coat and she has light teal dreads.Work With UsAuthentic Storytelling v Stereotyping
May 14, 2020

Authentic Storytelling v Stereotyping

This workshop helps participants wrestle with the relationship between power, stories, and identity...
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Photo of a typewriter with a sheet of paper coming out that says "racial equality."Work With UsDisability Justice and Systems Advocacy
April 14, 2020

Disability Justice and Systems Advocacy

This workshop explores inclusion across the workplace by examining organizational systems and practices...
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EventsDecolonizing Dreams: A BIPOC Celebration of ADA30
April 10, 2020

Decolonizing Dreams: A BIPOC Celebration of ADA30

For the longest, disabled people of color have been dominated by our connection to the medical industry and institutions. These images and stories often evoke pity, pain, and even brutality.
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Keri Grayunlabeled
April 7, 2020

unlabeled

when keri was eight years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. and that left her with a new identity. she wants to redefine how society labels people with disabilities.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMathew Ajibade
April 6, 2020

Mathew Ajibade

21, St. Lawrence, GA Originally from Nigeria, Mathew was arrested after fighting with his girlfriend during a manic episode. While handcuffed, chair-restrained, & wearing a spit mask, he was tased…
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Headshot of Keri. She is wearing an orange top, gold necklaces, white pants, and a green and orange headwrap.Keri GrayMeet Keri Gray
April 1, 2020

Meet Keri Gray

Keri’s work centers on exploring the intersections of race, gender, and disability across the workplace. As a consultant, speaker, and facilitator, she works with companies and organizations, so they are…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterHallis Kinsey
March 16, 2020

Hallis Kinsey

26 Houston, TX Hallis had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while walking on the street. art by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterKajieme Powell
March 6, 2020

Kajieme Powell

25, St. Louis, MO Kajieme had a mental health disability. He was a son and grandson. In all news reports Kajieme is minimized to “a clearly mentally disturbed individual” and…
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Photo of a confident young Black woman. She is posing in a simple office setting. She is wearing a yellow flower dress, gray blazer, glasses, and her braids are in two side buns.Work With UsDisability Inclusion and Intersectionality
February 14, 2020

Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality

This session addresses the relationship between race and disability and establishes a common language around intersectionality...
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterRobert Storay
December 16, 2019

Robert Storay

52, North Little Rock, AR Robert was known as a playful and happy jokester, he was also a disabled veteran. He was killed by police after exiting a city bus.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterDennis Grigsby
November 20, 2019

Dennis Grigsby

Age 35, Houston, TX. Barefoot & in PJs, Dennis died from a single bullet. Dennis, who was schizophrenic, wandered into a garage looking for food. Dennis died holding a spoon…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterLashano Gilbert
November 16, 2019

Lashano Gilbert

31, New London, CT Lashano was a medical student originally from the Bahamas, a loving son, and also had sick cell disease and a mental health disability. He was killed…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMario Woods
October 16, 2019

Mario Woods

26, San Francisco, CA Mario was a young man who enjoyed going to the waterfront with his mother, loved pizza, had a beautiful spirit, and also had a mental health…
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A black and white photo of Keri Gray and Mia Ives Rublee at a protest. Keri is speaking on a bullhorn and Mia is holding signs that say "Black Lives Matter."Work With UsThe Audacity of Our Advocacy
October 14, 2019

The Audacity of Our Advocacy

Keri Gray is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. At 8 years old Keri was diagnosed with bone cancer, and after treatment she began walking with a prosthetic limb…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterDonald Ivy
October 12, 2019

Donald Ivy

Age 39, Albany, NY. Donald died of cardiac arrest after being shackled, struck, & tasered by officers as he walked home unarmed. Donald had a heart condition & schizophrenia. He…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterEric Smith
September 18, 2019

Eric Smith

Age 22, Chicago, IL. Eric was Deaf, an honor roll student at the Illinois School for the Deaf, an all-state wrestler, and attended Gallaudet University. He was beaten by police…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterLaquan McDonald
September 16, 2019

Laquan McDonald

Age 17, Chicago, IL. Laquan was a high school student working in the Youth Advocate Program, was described by teachers as being ‘respectful and reserved’, excelled in classes such as…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMichelle Cusseaux
August 16, 2019

Michelle Cusseaux

Age 50, Phoenix, AZ. Michelle was a caring and loving daughter, had a mental health disability, and worked as a peer support specialist to help others with mental health disabilities.…
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Four disabled people of color gather around a table during a meeting. A Black woman sitting on a couch gestures and speaks while the three others (a South Asian person sitting in a wheelchair, a Black non-binary person sitting in a chair, and a Black non-binary person standing with a clipboard and cane) face her and listen.Work With UsBest Practices for Disability Inclusion
August 14, 2019

Best Practices for Disability Inclusion

Today’s workforce is continuously evolving and becoming exceedingly diverse. This workshop helps participants understand disability prevalence and to move beyond symptoms to instead focus on inclusion.
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterNatasha McKenna
August 12, 2019

Natasha McKenna

Age 37, Fairfax, VA. Natasha's last words were "You promised me you wouldn't kill me" She left a 7-yr old daughter behind. In a jail cell, with handcuffs, shackled legs…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterTanisha Anderson
August 8, 2019

Tanisha Anderson

Age 37, Cleveland, OH. Tanisha was a mother with bipolar disorder and heart disease who dreamed of being a broadcast journalist. She was killed by police outside of her Cleveland…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterWillie D. James
August 6, 2019

Willie D. James

43, Norfolk, VA Willie was killed on June 2, 2016, by police in his home after police had been called regarding an argument. Willie was known as “Meat-Meat” by his…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterKorryn Gaines
July 6, 2019

Korryn Gaines

Age 23, Randallstown, MD. Korryn was a poet, a mother, and a proud Black woman with a mental health disability. In her spoken word poem, The Vampire Theory, she proclaimed,…
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June 14, 2019

Managing Bias

Participants will wrestle with the personal, cultural, and professional manifestations of bias...
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterRoy Nelson
May 22, 2019

Roy Nelson

Age 42, Hayward, CA Roy was a father with schizophrenia who was loved greatly by his son. He was killed in 2015 in Hayward, California by police who had responded…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterStephen Watts
May 16, 2019

Stephen Watts

Age 15, Calumet City, IL. Stephon was an autistic young man who loved fixing computers and watching youtube videos. On the morning of February 1, 2012, he was objecting to…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterEzell Ford
April 16, 2019

Ezell Ford

Age 25, Los Angeles, CA. Ezell was the oldest of seven children and he loved playing basketball. He had depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He was shot by police while…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterKevin Matthews
April 3, 2019

Kevin Matthews

Age 36, Dearborn, MI. Kevin was known for always having a smile on his face. He had schizophrenia. Kevin was killed after being confronted by police while he was on…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMichael Noel
March 6, 2019

Michael Noel

32, St. Martinville, LA Michael had Bipolar Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia. He lived with his mom, who would call the police to help her when he was experiencing a schizophrenic…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterLeundeu Keunang
February 22, 2019

Leundeu Keunang

Age 43, Los Angeles, CA. In 2015, Leundeu, who was homeless was dragged, punched, tased, & shot 5 times outside of the tent he called home. Police hid the bodycam…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterQuintonio LeGrier
February 16, 2019

Quintonio LeGrier

Age 19, Chicago, IL. Quintonio was an engineering major at Northern Illinois University with a mental health condition. His classmates knew him as a motivational student, and said that he…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterDavid Felix
February 12, 2019

David Felix

Age 24, New York, NY. Felix loved strawberry milkshakes & Latin dancing. David was shot & killed at point-blank range. The NYPD followed NONE of its protocols for people w/mental…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterMilton Hall
February 6, 2019

Milton Hall

49, Saginaw, MI Milton loved sports, reading and grew up to be an activist. He was shot 47 times by officers while having a mental health episode in a public…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterJeremy McDole
January 16, 2019

Jeremy McDole

Age 28, Delaware. Jeremy was a paraplegic man living in Delaware who was lovingly known as “Bam Bam.” He was shot by four police officers outside of the nursing home…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.#BlackDisabledLivesMatterJamycheal Mitchell
January 6, 2019

Jamycheal Mitchell

24, Chesapeake, VA He went by the nickname Weezy, he was lively, funny and loved Lil Boosie. On Aug. 19, 2015 he died in jail after being accused of shoplifting $5.50…
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