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"Few lawmakers in this century have left a more profound and positive impression on the nation than Barbara Jordan” - New York Times

Jordan was a person with MS who was a widely admired congresswoman, lawyer, professor and great civil rights champion. From her beginnings in Houston, she blazed a trail as the first Black woman ever elected to Congress from the South, with a commanding voice that captivated the nation during the televised Watergate investigations. After politics, she taught at the University of Texas for most of her life, 1936-1996.

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Areva Martin

Areva Martin

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Black History Month: An Interview With Autism Advocate Areva Martin

Areva Martin is an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host, and a critical voice for social justice. She has a son, Marty, who has autism. I interviewed Areva Martin for Black History Month because her advocacy for Marty reminded me of my own mom. When I was diagnosed at age 7 with [...]

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Loving father kissing baby girl while sitting on sofa at home.

Loving father kissing baby girl while sitting on sofa at home.

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To the Black Dad in the Mirror Looking Back at Me

As I write this, it is Black History Month 2022. As I looked in the mirror this morning, I felt plagued by the fullness in my body holding the conscious awareness of my own trauma and racial issues as an autistic, biracial Black transman and what this means for me as a dad raising a [...]

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close up photo of Black father with young baby over his shoulder, sea in background

close up photo of Black father with young baby over his shoulder, sea in background

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Black History Month: Reflections on Black Trauma and My Biracial Trans Identity

This year, celebrating Black History Month is different for me. It is a month that still brings about many different emotions ranging from pride and joy to pain, grief and frustration. But, as I have become a dad to an amazing daughter, I have been forced to confront the pain, barriers, ideas, beliefs and experiences [...]

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Kala at a student event.

Kala at a student event.

Kala Allen Omeiza

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Finding Bliss as an Autistic Black Girl: I Matter Too

I wasn’t smiling for much of my time at university. Last week I was tasked to give back to the Black community after winning an alumni award at my undergrad university. Already several years out, I reflected on my experience during my time there. I struggled to attend many events because they often felt too [...]

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photo of a Black father and two children, one in his arms and the other on his shoulder, laughing and smiling together

photo of a Black father and two children, one in his arms and the other on his shoulder, laughing and smiling together

Sinclair Ceasar III

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3 Myths About Black Generational Trauma That Need to End Now

Black History Month isn’t just a time for reverence or remembrance. We’re also called to celebrate all we’re able to accomplish because of what our ancestors endured. This is why I’m filled with gratitude at all the triumphs we’ve made as a Black community to address and end generational trauma. While there are more chains to [...]

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We Need More Autistic Characters of Color in Film and TV

We Need More Autistic Characters of Color in Film and TV

Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D

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We Need More Autistic Characters of Color in Film and TV

While more is being discussed about the importance of authentic autism and disability representation on screen, we can’t forget to write more autistic and disabled characters of color if we truly want to be embrace inclusion. I posted a question on my Instagram page asking people to “fill in the blank” and name their favorite [...]

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For Black Folk Only-- How can you live more authentically?

“You are Black history in the making.” So many people say this to me as a compliment. It’s supposed to be empowering, but instead it’s just daunting. I guess I’m the reluctant hero type. This Black History Month, I’m actively working on not being Black history in the making or even partaking in “Black excellence.” I’m just going to do my best to exist, as radical as that may be.

For Black people only-- How can you live more authentically? #MightyBlackVoices #BlackHistoryMonth #mymightylife

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Black woman wearing a golden carnival mask.

Black woman wearing a golden carnival mask.

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Why I Still Mask My Autism During Black History Month

I know better. I know there needs to be more representation, but yet I do it. I hide. I hide in plain sight. I mask my autism. I mask my autism because I feel like I can’t be seen as “disabled.” Disabled and black. Disabled and a black woman. I mask for my children. As [...]

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Harriet Tubman.

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The Black Disabled Superheroes You Won't See in 'Black Panther'

I know I should see “Black Panther.” I know I should support a black movie during Black History Month. But ever since I’ve been disabled I’ve had a hard time enjoying superhero movies. I’ve had a hard time enjoying movies in general. I never get to see myself as a disabled person on screen. The [...]