Black Americans with Disabilities
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Muhammad Ali Dyslexic Role Model Fought in the Ring and for Racial and Social Justice [Read More] |
Maya Angelou Legendary Poet and Civil Rights Activist Who Had Disability, Inspires Generations [Read More] |
Halle Berry Living with Disability While Taking a Stand against Domestic Violence [Read More] |
Simone Biles Olympic & Disability Champion Makes History While Mesmerizing Many [Read More] |
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La’Rina Carolina Pioneer breaking the inequality lines between deaf and hearing societies [Read More] |
Teren’e Chambers Aspiring Director and Production Studio Owner [Read More] |
Lois Curtis Woman with Mental and Intellectual Disabilities Fights for Freedom For All [Read More] |
Andrea Dalzell RN Who Uses a Wheelchair Treating COVID-19 Patients in NYC [Read More] |
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KiAnna Dorsey Sharing the stories of underrepresented communities [Read More] |
Missy Elliot Grammy Winner Serves as Role Model for Young Women with Disabilities [Read More] |
Harold Foxx Breaking Barriers and Challenging Hollywood Norms in the Funniest Ways Possible [Read More] |
Haben Girma Deafblind Civil Rights Lawyer Advocates for Disability Rights in Media [Read More] |
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Whoopi Goldberg Talented Actress, Comedienne and Talk Show Host Lives with Dyslexia [Read More] |
Claudia Gordon First Female Deaf African American Lawyer, Anti-Discrimination Advocate [Read More] |
Ketrina Hazell “I am visible. I have worth. I can succeed.” [Read More] |
James Ian Highlighting the Beauty in Disability Through Art & Activism [Read More] |
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Andrea Jennings Black History Representation Matters in Arts Activism and Civic Leadership [Read More] |
Daymond John Clothing Entrepreneur, FUBU CEO and “Shark Tank” Star with Dyslexia [Read More] |
Diana Elizabeth Jordan Actress with Cerebral Palsy is Veteran of 40 Shows, Shorts and Movies [Read More] |
Solange Knowles Grammy-Winning Role Model for African American Performers with Disabilities [Read More] |
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Janet LaBreck Pioneer of Change and Role Model for African American Women with Disabilities [Read More] |
Tatiana Lee Black Hollywood: The Struggle to Include Disability [Read More] |
Laka Mitiku Negassa Black Immigrant Woman and Brain Injury Survivor [Read More] |
Clarence Page Pulitzer-Winning Columnist Credits ADHD with Making Him a Better Journalist [Read More] |
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Dr. Nelle Richardson “We are more than enough, and we are standing firmly in our truth!” [Read More] |
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer The Importance of Authentic Storytelling [Read More] |
Justin Tapp I am not the suffering Quasimodo dog with short neck syndrome [Read More] |
Harriet Tubman Legendary Poet and Civil Rights Activist with Epilepsy and TBI, Inspires Generations [Read More] |
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Donna Walton Creates Nationwide Movement of Representation with Divas With Disabilities [Read More] |
Lachi NY Music Sensation & Ardent Disability Champion [Read More] |
News You Can Use
- RespectAbility Black History Month PSA
- Highlighting African Americans with Disabilities in Honor of Black History Month 2022 (Press Release)
- Highlighting African Americans with Disabilities in Honor of Black History Month (2021 Press Release)
- 16,794 New Jobs for African Americans with Disabilities (2020 Press Release)