The Patterns of Injustice that Lead to the Loss of Black Lives
2020-06-01
Emmanuel, a Black autistic man, notices the patterns present in the aftermath of every Black life lost to police brutality.
A Black Autistic Man Reflects on the Murder of George Floyd
2020-05-28
A Black autistic man reflects on the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by police for shopping.
The Democrat-Republican Merry-Go-Round
2020-05-22
Emmanuel is tired of the illusion of democracy, of the choiceless elections, and of the corporate bailouts that always favor the wealthy.
Nickelodeon Executives Are Too Rich to Care
2020-05-06
It is a theme I have noticed too often in governments, political parties, and corporations: that a voice and their suffering only matter to the powerful when the ends justify the means or fit a narrative that suits them.
COVID-19: Alone with your thoughts
2020-04-04
Corona virus has forced us to sit alone with our thoughts, which is a terrifying prospect for many of us.
Day 2: Autism Acceptance
2020-04-03
My family is aware of my autism. It doesn't mean that they accept it.
I was aware of my autism. It didn't mean that I accepted it.
Society is aware of autism. It doesn't equal acceptance in society.
5 observations on my late diagnosis
2019-12-21
For Emmanuel, late diagnosis didn't provide the validating relief that it did for many people, and the journey to acceptance was not a straight path.
My Late Autism Diagnosis: I Was Angry
2019-12-02
For many people, a late diagnosis of autism is a tremendous relief. Emmanuel was angry.