The Patterns of Injustice that Lead to the Loss of Black Lives
Emmanuel
June 1, 2020
Emmanuel, a Black autistic man, notices the patterns present in the aftermath of every Black life lost to police brutality.
Black voices
A Black Autistic Man Reflects on the Murder of George Floyd
Emmanuel
May 28, 2020
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
Emmanuel
May 22, 2020
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
Emmanuel
May 6, 2020
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
Emmanuel
April 4, 2020
Corona virus has forced us to sit alone with our thoughts, which is a terrifying prospect for many of us.
Day 2: Autism Acceptance
Emmanuel
April 3, 2020
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.
Osime Brown is in Prison for Being Black and Autistic
AFeralWolfChild
March 16, 2020
Osime Brown, a 21 year old Black autistic man, is scheduled to be deported, alone, to Jamaica this month. He has not been there since he was four years and has no support waiting for him.
Poetry: Neurodivergent
AFeralWolfChild
December 31, 2019
If only people knew, if they could understand, would they care? Are they able to see the difference?
5 observations on my late diagnosis
Emmanuel
December 21, 2019
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
Emmanuel
December 2, 2019
For many people, a late diagnosis of autism is a tremendous relief. Emmanuel was angry.
