Do We Look Tragic to You?: Media Influences and Systemic Ableism
[Image Description: A group of disabled queer Black folks talk and laugh at a sleepover, relaxing across two large beds. Everyone is dressed in colorful t-shirts and wearing a variety of sleep scarves, bonnets, and durags. On the left, two friends sit on one bed and paint each other’s nails. On the right, four people […]
Disabled Influencers Are Rewriting Narratives About Disability on Social Media
Image Description: Horizontal image. In the image, a person is seen scrolling on a phone, what seems to be on social media. Only the hands and phone are visible. Social media is centered around how the outside sees in; how the followers perceive the poster’s content, how the likers engage with the creator’s post. More […]
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay: a One Year Tribute
Image description: There are three characters standing in front of a tree. On the left is Genevieve in a black ankle-length dress with a wide skirt and black heels, in the middle is Nicholas in a black suit, pants, and tie with black dress shoes, and on the right is Matilda in a black sweater […]
Democracy Under Fire: Protests and Police Brutality
The cool foggy air of the city has a damp, sticky feel to it. The fatigue of the morning is contagious, but the wind is still — almost holding its breath waiting for something to happen. The movement of a large amount of various sized wheels and mobility aids etches the street below, making […]
You Can’t Have Black History Month Without Black Disabled People: 10 Figures You Need to Celebrate
This month we are recognizing 10 wonderful Black, Disabled pioneers and present-day influencers who have paved the way for not only the Black community but, Black, disabled people everywhere! Take some time this month to celebrate them and honor their work done for the Black and disability community. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) You may not […]
Biden Says He Wants His Cabinet to ‘Look Like America’, but Hasn’t Nominated Any Disabled People
Newly inaugurated United States President Joe Biden says that he wants his Cabinet to “look like America.” Following this logic, disabled cabinet members should constitute at least 25% of Biden’s nominations. However, this isn’t the case. Even though more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some form of a disability; this […]
Psst..Our Advice Column Has Just Dropped
Welcome to our new and freshly-minted advice column! We created this space because we want to hear from you. Growing up as a young disabled person can be isolating and difficult to navigate. Whether it’s about school, disability, puberty (why do I have so much hair?), dating, sex, trying to be more independent, and/or college […]
Sia’s New Film Is Anything But a ‘Loveletter’ to the Disability Community
Back in November, we covered the trailer of Sia’s upcoming movie, Music, following its explosive controversy. Then, the artist’s main response to criticism was telling audiences, “you can’t criticize me until you watch the movie.” So we watched it. Two weeks earlier, however, the Golden Globes announced that they nominated the film for two awards. […]
Disabled Women Continue to Be the Most Forgotten in Conversations About Eating Disorders
Karin Hitselberger remembers struggling with her body image and femininity at a young age. The blogger who describes herself as a “plus-sized woman in a wheelchair” says that the bulk of her body image issues stemmed from internalized ableism. She often felt that her womanhood was negated by her visible disability. Not only did this […]
It’s Okay To Not Have a Talent: Identity and Dyslexia
When the “D” word comes up, it usually goes something like this … Me: “Sorry that my spelling is bad. I am dyslexic.” Them: “Oh, no, it’s fine don’t worry!” *Awkward silence* Them: “So, what’s your thing?” Me: “My thing?” Them: “Oh you know, like, what are you really good at? You know because you’re…dyslexic, […]