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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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March 14, 2024

Intersectional Realities: Unveiling Health Challenges Faced by Black Women with Disabilities

Black women in the United States face significant healthcare disparities. This can be attributed to implicit bias, limited access to quality healthcare, and systemic racism. Healthcare providers may be less…

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March 14, 2024

Unveiling Challenges: Navigating Recruitment AI in the Complex Landscape of BIPOC and Disabled Communities

In this article, we will delve into how Recruitment Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the hiring experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, and those…

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A Black non-binary person laughs while sitting in a cushioned wicker chair with their leopard print cane. They are surrounded by four more disabled people of color. Everyone is in the midst of conversation at a rooftop deck party.

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December 6, 2023

10 Ways to Foster Inclusivity for People with Disabilities

"I have been in political workspaces in which I had to advocate for closed captions on videos and transcription. And most times those accommodations were far and in-between, and I…

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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.

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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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October 16, 2023

5 Fictional Books With Disability Representation

Disability representation is vital and so we've compiled a list of books that have a variety of disability representation. From survival stories to tales of overcoming adversity, these books will leave…

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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.

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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…

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