Here in the U.S., we're constantly talking about the importance of representation within the media for marginalized communities. There have been many big conversations over the years #OscarsSoWhite #DisabilityTooWhite #NotYourMascot #NotYourStereotype #NotYourTonto #NotYourTigerlily, etc.
Y’all doing a lot of understanding & over-explaining about that slur.
#DisabilityTooWhite
Want to put it on the record that I would love to see more intersectional disability stories in my inbox, especially by BIPOC authors! #mswl #DisabilityTooWhite
Vilissa Thompson a powerful voice. Born w/ Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a condition causing brittle bones, Vilissa navigated marginalization of as Black/disabled person. Founder of Ramp Your Voice! Her work sparked the viral hashtag #DisabilityTooWhite
#vilissathompson #DisabilityPrideMonth
We acknowledge that Deaf/deaf people have a linguistic/cultural difference not a disability. However, we anticipate that many of the issues that affect the disabled community will extend to them including having their language excluded by the current regime.
We also acknowledge #DisabilityTooWhite
Saw a skeet about a talk/program to discuss the intersection of disability justice and being queer…but no mention of race.
In the words of @vilissathompson.bsky.social…
#DisabilityTooWhite
Disability & Intersection-
A great conversation. Please get 2 know Vilissa & Sami’s names & journeys. They shared when the pussy caps were surging. Truthfully-Black/PoC with Disabilities have been protesting for decades.
#CivilRights
#DisabilityTooWhite #RampyourVoice
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Reading through a lens of intersecting oppressions addresses both of what @vilissathompson.bsky.social notes as #DisabilityTooWhite and what @drsamischalk.bsky.social notes: disabilities are often metaphors for weaknesses or limitations: disabled cars on the highway, myopic views,
Listening to @VilissaThompson of @RampYourVoice & #disabilitytoowhite on @LemonadeShow with @Steph_I_Will https://overcast.fm/+IpBZKkFS4
Presenting ab #DisabilityTooWhite at the Disability & Intersectionality Summit @VilissaThompson #SocWorkUAB #MacroSW
