Skip to main content
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • instagram
  • Donate
  • Free Resources
  • Join My Email List
Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Close Search
ignite by keri gray logoignite by keri gray logo
Menu
  • Home
  • Meet Keri
  • Work With Us
  • NAMED Advocates
  • Events
  • Contact
    Tag

    disability justice

    A black and white image with for pictures of protests.
    Black August: Honoring Our Freedom Fighters, Defending Our Future NAMED Advocates
    August 27, 2025

    Black August: Honoring Our Freedom Fighters, Defending Our Future

    Black August began in the California prison system in the 1970s as a month of reflection, study, and action to honor the lives of Black freedom fighters—many of them incarcerated…
    Mary Fashik 0
    Love1
    A beige background with the Disability Pride flag and speech bubble
    Disability Pride vs. Disability Rage: Holding Both at the 35-Year Mark NAMED Advocates
    July 25, 2025

    Disability Pride vs. Disability Rage: Holding Both at the 35-Year Mark

    When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)¹ was signed into law in July of 1990, I had just turned 13. I didn’t fully understand what it meant, but I knew…
    Mary Fashik 1
    Love1
    Freedom Still Deferred: Honoring Juneteenth Through a Disability Justice Lens NAMED Advocates
    June 19, 2025

    Freedom Still Deferred: Honoring Juneteenth Through a Disability Justice Lens

    On June 19, 1865—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation—enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom. Juneteenth marks this moment, a delayed liberation…
    Mary Fashik 1
    Love1
    Three Black and disabled folx (a non-binary person holding a cane, a non-binary person sitting in a power wheelchair, and a femme sitting in a chair) casually smile at the camera while a rainbow pride flag drapes on the wall behind them.
    Queer and Disabled: Thriving at the Intersections of Pride and Disability Justice NAMED Advocates
    June 13, 2025

    Queer and Disabled: Thriving at the Intersections of Pride and Disability Justice

    Pride Month is a time of celebration and reflection for many in the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a moment to honor the legacy of resistance, to remember the struggles that paved…
    Mary Fashik 0
    Love1
    Group photo of largely BIPOC disabled folks. Flyer in purple says Inclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: Accessible+ at Coachella shows the power of BIPOC Disabled Representation
    Inclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: A+ at Coachella Shows the Power of Disabled BIPOC Representation NAMED Advocates
    May 5, 2025

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

    Discover how the A+ Program at Coachella is changing the live events industry by creating career opportunities for BIPOC disabled professionals. This program empowers participants, fosters mentorship, and pushes the…
    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    Orange and green flyer that says We're Hiring 4 times down the flyer. It also has the NAMED Advocates logo in 2 corners of the flyer.
    We’re Hiring! Education & Programs Manager NAMED Advocates
    February 27, 2025

    We’re Hiring! Education & Programs Manager

    The NAMED Advocates is looking for a passionate Education & Programs Manager to lead key initiatives, including the Rethinking Language in Science project and programming at our events. Apply now!
    Keri Gray
    Love5
    A flyer that says, Celebrating 5 years of building for racial and disability inclusion. This week on February 18, 2025, I celebrate 5 years of entrepreneurship and service. Read my latest blog on the direction of this work in the face of DEIA attacks.
    Celebrating 5 Years of Building for Racial Justice & Disability Inclusion NAMED Advocates
    February 20, 2025

    Celebrating 5 Years of Building for Racial Justice & Disability Inclusion

    Celebrating 5 years of impact, Ignite by Keri Gray is proving that racial justice and disability inclusion are more than just buzzwords—they’re a movement. In a time when DEI is…
    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    A purple press release graphic that says “NAMED Advocates Awarded $1 Million Grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Rethink Language in Science.” There is an image of Jeanie Kim, Keri Gray, and Andra Stratton from left to right. There is an image of the NAMED Advocates and CZI logos on the bottom of the flyer.
    NAMED Advocates Awarded $1 Million Grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Rethink Language in Science NAMED Advocates
    December 19, 2024

    NAMED Advocates Awarded $1 Million Grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Rethink Language in Science

    NAMED Advocates is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $1 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support our “Rethinking Language in Science” project. This initiative aims to…
    Keri Gray 1
    Love1
    A vibrant orange graphic that features a Black disabled wheelchair user working on his laptop. The text reads Racism + Ableism, How can you fight it?
    Racism + Ableism: How can you fight it? NAMED Advocates
    March 23, 2024

    Racism + Ableism: How can you fight it?

    In this eye-opening exploration, we define racism and ableism, shedding light on how these intersecting forms of discrimination impact individuals and communities.

    Keri Gray 0
    Love3
    An orange gradient flyer that says Accessibility a Basic Understanding. There is a photo of Keri Gray on the right side of the image.
    A Basic Understanding of Accessibility NAMED Advocates
    November 29, 2023

    A Basic Understanding of Accessibility

    In the United States, over 25% of people have a disability. Our colleagues, community members, and families most likely have at least one person with a disability. So what qualifies as a disability? What is an accommodation? This tutorial examines a basic understanding of accessibility.

    Keri Gray 0
    Love2
    An image of Keri in a yellow shirt and brown skirt. You see her prosthetic on her right leg. She is surrounded by a grassy background. The title reads Bodily Autonomy Lessons, 5 Black Women Who Taught Me.
    5 Black Women Who Taught Me About Bodily Autonomy NAMED Advocates
    July 18, 2023

    5 Black Women Who Taught Me About Bodily Autonomy

    Especially since the ADA, many people with disabilities & people of color have unapologetically claimed their bodily autonomy. However, our society has also stripped bodily autonomy from our communities. This tutorial examines the stories of 5 Black women who teach us what bodily autonomy really means.

    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    A blue flower with a group of people engaging in discussion over brunch. The flyer says Our Presence is Our Power, a dynamic two-day event that will empower disabled leaders of color and BIPOC allies to drive meaningful change.
    The BIPOC Disability Justice Summit: Our Presence is Our Power NAMED Advocates
    June 27, 2023

    The BIPOC Disability Justice Summit: Our Presence is Our Power

    Are you an advocate for disability justice who recognizes the barriers and challenges that individuals with disabilities face on a daily basis? Is it challenging to identify effective strategies to…
    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    Keri featured on a yellow to orange gradient background. The title says How Do You Imagine Black Disabled People During Juneteenth? The NAMED Advocates logo is on the right
    Black Disabled People During Juneteenth NAMED Advocates
    June 17, 2023

    Black Disabled People During Juneteenth

    Our understanding of Juneteenth largely comes from stories that are told by abled-bodied people. This tutorial discusses Juneteenth through the eyes of Black disabled leaders and helps you grapple with which disability principles to leverage during emancipation.

    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    Shows the back of Black man wearing a Black jacket with white letters that say "Let Black Boys Be." There is text at the bottom that says Reading List: Disability Justice
    Disability Justice Reading List_2023 NAMED Advocates
    June 15, 2023

    Disability Justice Reading List_2023

    The objective of this reading list is to provide an overview of reading and video materials about various aspects of disability justice.

    Keri Gray 0
    Love1
    • twitter
    • linkedin
    • instagram

    © 2026 Keri Gray Group.

    Close Menu
    • Home
    • Meet Keri
    • Work With Us
    • NAMED Advocates
    • Events
    • Contact
    • Donate
    • Free Resources
    • Join My Email List
    • twitter
    • linkedin
    • instagram