Race and Disability: A New Reckoning
"Race and disability are the most dangerous intersection history has ever held."
- Talila Lewis, lawyer and advocate for racial and disability justice
One year after America's racial reckoning, grant makers are recognizing that advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion means centering the perspectives of individuals of color with disabilities. The combination of race and disability disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous people, magnifying the housing, healthcare, and employment discrimination issues they already face.
Download the new explainer, Race and Disability: A New Reckoning, for a primer on this important issue for grant makers and advocates alike. Inside you will read stories of what organizations are employing and the lessons they've learned. You will also receive access to important data and resources that can help educate your organization on race, disability, and inclusion efforts.
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