December 2022
In her newest book, Black Disability Politics, Dr. Sami Schalk, Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies on the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the parallels between racial activism and advocacy for those with disabilities. Relying heavily on research, the book partners the archives of the Black Panther Party and the National Black Women’s Project with interviews of present day Black disabled cultural staff. ESSENCE recently spoke with Schalk about her book, set for release October 31, and the role that systemic oppression plays in disability politics.
For many who may not have familiarity with Black disability politics, are you able to define what it's?
SAMI SCHALK (SS): I define disability politics generally as engagement with disability as a social and political issue...
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Doja Cat is just not only a singer but a visionary. After shaving her head and eyebrows three months ago on Instagram live and facing a load of unwanted online criticism, the Grammy award-winning artist is using her newfound look as a blank canvas to paint outside the lines, pushing the boundaries past a conventional face.
From creative direction to her personality, the “Woman” singer has at all times been revolutionary yet distinctive. Initially playing it secure with complex eyeshadows from geometric shapes to intermediate cut creases, it feels as if she craved more. Discovering and reimagining an inventive visage of eyebrows, the expressive genius turned to a skinny white pencil, a drawing of mini apples and hearts, and even...
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Hillsborough County's suspended state attorney Andrew Warren begins the fight for his job back. In August, Gov. Ron Desantis removed Warren from office for what he claims was “neglect of duty,” but Warren said he was unlawfully removed.
More: https://www.fox13news.com/news/desantis-vs-warren-legal-battle-between-hillsboroughs-ousted-state-attorney-and-floridas-governor-begins
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