Can a person of color with a disability (or disabilities) also be a person of privilege? Not! Privilege is defined as a special right, advantage or immunity granted or available …
Equity justice for disabled persons of color is long overdue Read More
Alison Canty and Mai Thor are two of the persons working to increase the awareness of civil rights to persons of color with disabilities and the general public. Together, they …
Empowering communities of color with disabilities Read More
I have been an active participant in the battle for my individual rights as a human being with a disability since 1974. In 1977, my calling in that battle expanded …
A message to the community Read More Children with disabilities are people too. My wish for children with disabilities is that we (the other) give our children the humanity they were born with. Each child comes into …
Helping children survive, live and thrive with a disability Read More
I have never participated in the elections process beyond voting until this year. This month I attended and participated in my first precinct caucus.
DFL Caucus failed those with mobility impairments Read More I pose the two questions because the answers are not as clear as one would like to believe. Black is a culture unto itself. It manifests itself in varied ways.
Do Black people with disabilitiesā lives matter? Read More I am A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. As a leader in my community, I demand retractions of the articles written in the Star Tribune newspaper describing, abusing, and discriminating against persons with disabilities.
Persons with disabilities are first and foremost people, not conditions Read More A few weeks ago I attended my 40 year high school reunion. It was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, where I was born and raised and of course attended high school. It was an absolute fabulous three days with great events each day.
Surviving, living, and thriving with a disability Read More President Obama has established a program called My Brotherās Keeper. I think the premise of the program is to have Black men treat each other with the honor and respect we have earned.
Surviving, living and thriving with a disability Read More