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Black History Month and the Disability Rights Movement


Published: Wednesday February 1, 2023

ID: Brad Lomax with Judith Heumann both disability rights advocates bit sitting in their wheelchairs. Brad holding a microphone speaking to the crowd.

Much of the achievements in impactful change for marginalized groups in America has been led by Black Americans with disabilities. The facts are the civil rights movement had a significant and direct impact on the advancements of the disability rights movement.

This month as we honor #BlackHistoryMonth and its importance, let us remember to lift up Black Americans with disabilities and their advocacy as leaders in driving change. Brad Lomax’s intersectionality has significantly impacted inclusion for Americans from our past, present and into our future.  ??

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ID: Brad Lomax with Judith Heumann both disability rights advocates bit sitting in their wheelchairs. Brad holding a microphone speaking to the crowd.

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