Racism. Sexism. Homophobia. Gender inequality. These are just some of the challenging issues facing American society in 2021. How these factors intersect with one another and create overlapping ...
At the intersection of Blackness and disability is a population of especially vulnerable people, as racism and ableism mutually reinforce each other. Disability is more prevalent among Black people ...
April is Autism Awareness Month. Organizations such as The Color of Autism work to remind us that families of all backgrounds want to end the stigma associated with disabilities. Florida has made ...
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw helped name two contested ideas in U.S. politics — intersectionality and critical race theory. Her ...
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is expanding its advocacy efforts within the disabled community, while also delving into the history of people of color with ...
Canton native Kimberle Crenshaw talks about her new book, her experiences as a law professor and advocating for gender ...
In modern conversations on race and politics, a popular buzzword has emerged to describe the impact of belonging to multiple social categories. Known as intersectionality, the social theory has a ...
An award-winning music artist and advocate for the disability community performed her songs and discussed disability culture at a Feb. 6 event. Lachi showcased her songs “Far,” “Dis Education” and ...