NAMED Advocates, Author at Keri Gray Group

Keri Gary is standing in the front, holding a phone and taking a picture with members of the HR and DEI team at Goldenvoice and parent company AEG. Keri is wearing a black bucket hat, black-rimmed glasses, a yellow scarf, and an orange tie-dye shirt. On the left side of the picture, there is a dark-skinned person wearing a black cap and long black wavy hair. On the right side, there are three individuals wearing bright orange worker vests, all with medium and light skin tones.

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May 31, 2024

Why We Need More Programs for BIPOC-Disabled Professionals

"Saying they can't hire me because I have cerebral palsy really broke me because I can't change that about myself." - Lionel Migrino It's time to face the hard truth…

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May 29, 2024

The Future of Live Events: Coachella’s Inclusive Accessible Plus Program

Welcome to the future of live events where the beats are sick, the vibes inclusive, and everyone's invited to the party! Coachella isn't just setting trends with its killer lineups…

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March 14, 2024

Intersectional Realities: Unveiling Health Challenges Faced by Black Women with Disabilities

Black women in the United States face significant healthcare disparities. This can be attributed to implicit bias, limited access to quality healthcare, and systemic racism. Healthcare providers may be less…

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March 14, 2024

Unveiling Challenges: Navigating Recruitment AI in the Complex Landscape of BIPOC and Disabled Communities

In this article, we will delve into how Recruitment Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the hiring experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, and those…

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December 6, 2023

10 Ways to Foster Inclusivity for People with Disabilities

"I have been in political workspaces in which I had to advocate for closed captions on videos and transcription. And most times those accommodations were far and in-between, and I…

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A dark-skinned individual holding a megaphone, addresses a crowd of Stop Cop City protesters in front of the Georgia Pacific Building in downtown Atlanta.

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November 16, 2023

FAQ Sheet: Cop City

This FAQ Sheet aims to provide an overview of Cop City and commonly asked questions that center around its impact on BIPOC, Atlantans, and disabled communities. It will cover five…

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November 2, 2023

FAQ Sheet: Hybrid Workplaces

The objective of this FAQ Sheet is to provide an overview of Hybrid Workplaces and commonly asked questions that center around the impact of COVID-19. It will cover four main…

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October 16, 2023

5 Fictional Books With Disability Representation

Disability representation is vital and so we've compiled a list of books that have a variety of disability representation. From survival stories to tales of overcoming adversity, these books will leave…

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October 4, 2023

Taking Action: How to Be an Effective Advocate for Disability Rights

Ever feel like the world isn't doing enough to promote inclusion and equality for people with disabilities? If so, you're not alone. It's time to take a stand and fight…

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November 17, 2022

Our Presence is Our Power 2022

Explore the intersection of BIPOC culture, disability justice and social impact at our 2022 Leadership Summit, Our Presence is Our Power! This year, we’re bringing together leaders of color across…

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September 20, 2021

Our Presence is Our Power 2021

We gather our community and teach leadership tools grounded in disability and racial justice.Between COVID-19, racial tensions, and rising work expectations, disability and mental health awareness with organizational leaders is…

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September 12, 2020

All Victims of State Violence

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.

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September 12, 2020

Fannie Lou Hamer

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NAMED Advocates Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Rain-In-The-Face

Design by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates to honor our ancestors and the existence of disabled people of color.

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September 12, 2020

Mama Cax

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Eyad Hallaq

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Marsha P. Johnson

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Maria Gil de Lamadrid

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Harriet Tubman

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

April Dunn

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September 12, 2020

Frida Kahlo

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Ki’tay D. Davidson

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Tony Wong

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Al Swain

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Bobby Coward

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Brad Lomax

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Yvonne Flowers

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Names and Frames

September 12, 2020

Stacey Park Milbern

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May 16, 2020

Jason Harrison

38, Dallas, TX Jason was a loved son and brother, described by neighbors as a ‘good dude’ and also had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while…

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May 6, 2020

Tamir Rice

Age 12, Cleveland, OH. Tamir, who was a student with emotional disabilities, loved video games, big stuffed animals, cheese pizza, and salad with only cheese and ranch dressing. On Nov.…

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April 6, 2020

Mathew Ajibade

21, St. Lawrence, GA Originally from Nigeria, Mathew was arrested after fighting with his girlfriend during a manic episode. While handcuffed, chair-restrained, & wearing a spit mask, he was tased…

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April 4, 2020

Donate to NAMD via PayPal

The National Alliance of Multicultural Disabled Advocates (NAMD Advocates) is an initiative of the Keri Gray Group that is led by disabled Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) organizers…

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April 3, 2020

Donate to NAMD via CashApp

The National Alliance of Multicultural Disabled Advocates (NAMD Advocates) is an initiative of the Keri Gray Group that is led by disabled Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) organizers…

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March 30, 2020

NAMD Advocates Call to Action around Racial Justice

The National Alliance of Multicultural Disabled Advocates (NAMD) is a group led by disabled Black Indigenous People of Color (B.I.P.O.C.) who came together and conducted a demonstration during the NCIL 2019 conference. Our purpose was to address the ongoing issues of racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, colonialism, and ableism in the broader disability rights movement. It is past time for…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

March 16, 2020

Hallis Kinsey

26 Houston, TX Hallis had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while walking on the street. art by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates.…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

March 6, 2020

Kajieme Powell

25, St. Louis, MO Kajieme had a mental health disability. He was a son and grandson. In all news reports Kajieme is minimized to “a clearly mentally disturbed individual” and…

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March 6, 2020

Eric Garner

Age 49, Staten Island, NY. Eric a father of 6, and grandfather of 3, worked as a horticulturist at the NYC Department of Parks and Rec. He was killed by…

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February 16, 2020

Sandra Bland

Age 28, Waller County, TX. Sandra, originally from Naperville, Illinois, was a civil rights activist and musician who had epilepsy and depression. In 2015, she was excited to move back…

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January 6, 2020

Freddie Gray

Age 25, Baltimore, MD. Freddie loved to play football and basketball, he had a developmental disability, & his friends called him “Pepper.” On April 19, 2015, Freddie died from grave…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

December 16, 2019

Robert Storay

52, North Little Rock, AR Robert was known as a playful and happy jokester, he was also a disabled veteran. He was killed by police after exiting a city bus.…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

November 20, 2019

Dennis Grigsby

Age 35, Houston, TX. Barefoot & in PJs, Dennis died from a single bullet. Dennis, who was schizophrenic, wandered into a garage looking for food. Dennis died holding a spoon…

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November 16, 2019

Lashano Gilbert

31, New London, CT Lashano was a medical student originally from the Bahamas, a loving son, and also had sick cell disease and a mental health disability. He was killed…

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October 16, 2019

Mario Woods

26, San Francisco, CA Mario was a young man who enjoyed going to the waterfront with his mother, loved pizza, had a beautiful spirit, and also had a mental health…

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October 12, 2019

Donald Ivy

Age 39, Albany, NY. Donald died of cardiac arrest after being shackled, struck, & tasered by officers as he walked home unarmed. Donald had a heart condition & schizophrenia. He…

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September 18, 2019

Eric Smith

Age 22, Chicago, IL. Eric was Deaf, an honor roll student at the Illinois School for the Deaf, an all-state wrestler, and attended Gallaudet University. He was beaten by police…

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September 16, 2019

Laquan McDonald

Age 17, Chicago, IL. Laquan was a high school student working in the Youth Advocate Program, was described by teachers as being ‘respectful and reserved’, excelled in classes such as…

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August 16, 2019

Michelle Cusseaux

Age 50, Phoenix, AZ. Michelle was a caring and loving daughter, had a mental health disability, and worked as a peer support specialist to help others with mental health disabilities.…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

August 12, 2019

Natasha McKenna

Age 37, Fairfax, VA. Natasha's last words were "You promised me you wouldn't kill me" She left a 7-yr old daughter behind. In a jail cell, with handcuffs, shackled legs…

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August 8, 2019

Tanisha Anderson

Age 37, Cleveland, OH. Tanisha was a mother with bipolar disorder and heart disease who dreamed of being a broadcast journalist. She was killed by police outside of her Cleveland…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

August 6, 2019

Willie D. James

43, Norfolk, VA Willie was killed on June 2, 2016, by police in his home after police had been called regarding an argument. Willie was known as “Meat-Meat” by his…

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July 6, 2019

Korryn Gaines

Age 23, Randallstown, MD. Korryn was a poet, a mother, and a proud Black woman with a mental health disability. In her spoken word poem, The Vampire Theory, she proclaimed,…

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May 22, 2019

Roy Nelson

Age 42, Hayward, CA Roy was a father with schizophrenia who was loved greatly by his son. He was killed in 2015 in Hayward, California by police who had responded…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

May 16, 2019

Stephen Watts

Age 15, Calumet City, IL. Stephon was an autistic young man who loved fixing computers and watching youtube videos. On the morning of February 1, 2012, he was objecting to…

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April 16, 2019

Ezell Ford

Age 25, Los Angeles, CA. Ezell was the oldest of seven children and he loved playing basketball. He had depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He was shot by police while…

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April 3, 2019

Kevin Matthews

Age 36, Dearborn, MI. Kevin was known for always having a smile on his face. He had schizophrenia. Kevin was killed after being confronted by police while he was on…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

March 6, 2019

Michael Noel

32, St. Martinville, LA Michael had Bipolar Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia. He lived with his mom, who would call the police to help her when he was experiencing a schizophrenic…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

February 22, 2019

Leundeu Keunang

Age 43, Los Angeles, CA. In 2015, Leundeu, who was homeless was dragged, punched, tased, & shot 5 times outside of the tent he called home. Police hid the bodycam…

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February 16, 2019

Quintonio LeGrier

Age 19, Chicago, IL. Quintonio was an engineering major at Northern Illinois University with a mental health condition. His classmates knew him as a motivational student, and said that he…

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

February 12, 2019

David Felix

Age 24, New York, NY. Felix loved strawberry milkshakes & Latin dancing. David was shot & killed at point-blank range. The NYPD followed NONE of its protocols for people w/mental…

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February 6, 2019

Milton Hall

49, Saginaw, MI Milton loved sports, reading and grew up to be an activist. He was shot 47 times by officers while having a mental health episode in a public…

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January 16, 2019

Jeremy McDole

Age 28, Delaware. Jeremy was a paraplegic man living in Delaware who was lovingly known as “Bam Bam.” He was shot by four police officers outside of the nursing home…

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January 6, 2019

Jamycheal Mitchell

24, Chesapeake, VA He went by the nickname Weezy, he was lively, funny and loved Lil Boosie. On Aug. 19, 2015 he died in jail after being accused of shoplifting $5.50…

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