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The National Alliance of Melanin Disabled Advocates (NAMED Advocates) creates spaces for disabled leaders of color and BIPOC allies to gather, learn, connect, and grow around racial and disability justice. Through use of knowledge and empowerment tools, we work to destigmatize the existing outward narrative that currently surrounds the disabled community. We equip community members with the vocabulary to express their authentic selves with confidence and certainty. Our community events are celebrations of solidarity, providing opportunities for collaboration and relationship building.

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A vibrant orange graphic that features a Black disabled wheelchair user working on his laptop. The text reads Racism + Ableism, How can you fight it?NAMED Advocates
March 23, 2024

Racism + Ableism: How can you fight it?

In this eye-opening exploration, we define racism and ableism, shedding light on how these intersecting forms of discrimination impact individuals and communities.
A group of diverse women sitting around a table in a meeting room.NAMED Advocates
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…
A black woman looks down at her cell phone, deeply focused. She appears to be reading something.NAMED Advocates
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…
A Black non-binary person laughs while sitting in a cushioned wicker chair with their leopard print cane. They are surrounded by four more disabled people of color. Everyone is in the midst of conversation at a rooftop deck party.NAMED Advocates
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…
An orange gradient flyer that says Accessibility a Basic Understanding. There is a photo of Keri Gray on the right side of the image.NAMED Advocates
November 29, 2023

A Basic Understanding of Accessibility

In the United States, over 25% of people have a disability. Our colleagues, community members, and families most likely have at least one person with a disability. So what qualifies…
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.NAMED Advocates
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…
At home, a young woman with dark skin and long, brown locs is working on her laptop while wearing headphones. She's smiling.NAMED Advocates
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…