Join us for a virtual session highlighting the many contributions to social justice from the black disabled community.
About this Event

Why Black Disabled History Matters: Honoring Contributions of Resilience

Join the LEAD Team for a free virtual session that explores the intersectional experiences of Black individuals with disabilities, highlighting our many contributions to broader movements for civil rights, disability rights, and social justice.

Presenters Names: Ajaune Thomas and Feliece Turner

Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location: Virtual ZOOM

ASL and CART Captioning will be provided

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For more information about MDRC, please visit our website: https://mymdrc.org

The LEAD Program is a program of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council; our work is by people with disabilities for people with disabilities and their allies. Our following mission is woven into everything we do: “MDRC cultivates disability pride and strengthens the disability movement by recognizing disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity while collaborating to dismantle all forms of oppression.” For more information about MDRC, please visit our website: https://mymdrc.org