systemic racism
To Be Pro-Neurodiversity is to Be Anti-Racist
Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Join us for an insightful discussion with Jen White-Johnson, An ADHD Black, Boricua Mother of an Autistic child and Art Activist for Disability Culture & Justice. We'll explore the intersectionality of Neurodiversity and racial justice, addressing the presence of racism within the movement. Learn how to actively promote inclusivity and equality in a...
The Strengths and Achievements of Black Autistic Adults
Oluwatobi Odugunwa works with the Autistic People of Color Fund will be my guest for The Strengths and Achievements of Black Autistic Adults . The news and media tends to focus on the difficulties of having Autism, and black people are sadly classified as troubled and/or inferior to white people. In keeping with the theme for this year, my guest Oluwatobi Odugunwa and I are going to talk about the great work t...
Black Autistic Adults: Stop the Whitewashing
Today's Autistic Moment is recognizing Black History Month with this special show. The movement for Neurodiversity like many others has it's own version of systemic racism. Many of the programs, classes, presentations and schedules are created by and for the white majority. If the movement for Neurodiversity is to be inclusive, then we must listen to the stories of Autistic people of color and lear...
