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Education, Culture, and Public RepresentationSay It or Switch It? The DEIA Language War & What’s at Stake
October 2, 2026

Say It or Switch It? The DEIA Language War & What’s at Stake

The debate is getting loud—should we stop saying “DEIA” to protect the work, or double down in defiance? With executive orders forcing federally funded agencies and contractors to strip DEIA…
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Group photo of largely BIPOC disabled folks. Flyer in purple says Inclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: Accessible+ at Coachella shows the power of BIPOC Disabled RepresentationNAMED AdvocatesInclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: A+ at Coachella Shows the Power of Disabled BIPOC Representation
May 5, 2025

Inclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: A+ at Coachella Shows the Power of Disabled BIPOC Representation

Coachella, one of the largest music and arts festivals in the world, has long been known for its diverse, star-studded lineups. With artists like Missy Elliot, Lady Gaga, and Ed…
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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 is standing in the front, holding a phone and taking a picture with members of the HR and DEI team at Goldenvoice and parent company AEG. Keri is wearing a black bucket hat, black-rimmed glasses, a yellow scarf, and an orange tie-dye shirt. On the left side of the picture, there is a dark-skinned person wearing a black cap and long black wavy hair. On the right side, there are three individuals wearing bright orange worker vests, all with medium and light skin tones.Employment Justice, Economic Power & InjusticeWhy We Need More Programs for BIPOC-Disabled Professionals
May 31, 2024

Why We Need More Programs for BIPOC-Disabled Professionals

"Saying they can't hire me because I have cerebral palsy really broke me because I can't change that about myself." - Lionel Migrino It's time to face the hard truth…
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A group of femme black backup dancers and a performer are dancing on the stage at the Coachella Music Festival. They are all wearing purple attire and striking fierce poses. The background is bathed in purple lighting, and a large black speaker is positioned at the front of the stage.NAMED AdvocatesThe Future of Live Events: Coachella’s Inclusive Accessible Plus Program
May 29, 2024

The Future of Live Events: Coachella’s Inclusive Accessible Plus Program

Welcome to the future of live events where the beats are sick, the vibes inclusive, and everyone’s invited to the party! Coachella isn’t just setting trends with its killer lineups…
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At home, a young woman with dark skin and long, brown locs is working on her laptop while wearing headphones. She's smiling.Employment Justice, Economic Power & InjusticeFAQ Sheet: Hybrid Workplaces
November 2, 2023

FAQ Sheet: Hybrid Workplaces

The objective of this FAQ Sheet is to provide an overview of Hybrid Workplaces and commonly asked questions that center around the impact of COVID-19. It will cover four main…
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Photo of a typewriter with a sheet of paper coming out that says "racial equality."Keri GrayDisability 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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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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Photo of Keri Gray in a mustard shirt, brown skirt and long twists. She is standing in a very green setting of grass and hills.Education, Culture, and Public RepresentationThe Chance to Earn My Way
February 15, 2020

The Chance to Earn My Way

One necessity in my dreams of liberation is the ability to earn respect and opportunities. My skins boils when I think of the doors slammed in our faces without the…
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Photo of Keri wearing an orange shirt, white pants, and green and orange headwrap. She appears to be in an office with a large glass window with a couple of building in the background.Education, Culture, and Public RepresentationDreams Worth Acting Upon
December 15, 2019

Dreams Worth Acting Upon

Sometimes I find a good spot and just dream about a transformative society. I dream about office spaces filled with afros, dreadlocks, real talk, street talk, hip hop as elevator…
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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."Keri GrayThe 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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Photo of two Black women dressed in long frilly dresses and red stockings. They are leaning on each other. There is a blue, orange, and white background.Keri GrayManaging Bias
June 14, 2019

Managing Bias

Participants will wrestle with the personal, cultural, and professional manifestations of bias...
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