On Representation and Communication: On the intersections of being Black, Deaf, and Autistic
Hello all, I’m Genesiz. I’m here to Talk about autism, give a little insight, and help spread some awareness. I’ve made a video on this
Hello all, I’m Genesiz. I’m here to Talk about autism, give a little insight, and help spread some awareness. I’ve made a video on this
As an Autistic PoC, I couldn’t help but think about how differently civil rights protests are treated when initiated by PoC who were sick of being killed, abused, unheard, and dismissed– while speaking out against white supremacy, privilege, and the systemic wrongs that are perpetuated in connection with these hateful mediums.
Lauren Melissa had no idea what was happening to her when she would dissolve into rage, confusion, or even blacking out. Once she was finally diagnosed as autistic, she had the self-knowledge to take control.
The Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney failed to make a case against Matthew. The defense failed to defend him. This is the court of public opinion. You be the judge.
George Floyd was not the problem. Breonna Taylor was not the problem. Huxley Shauffer was not the problem. Alejandro Ripley was not the problem. Cornelius Frederick was not the problem. You are the problem.
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