african americans with disabilities

Biography of Anita Cameron of Rochester, N.Y., who has battled the challenges of being Black, autistic, disabled, and a lesbian. Her work has helped to make the world a safer, more accessible place. Her goal is to improve or dismantle systems that unfairly target and dehumanize Black people and the disabled. She continues in her activism, fighting for freedom, equality, and justice.

"From the disability rights advocate and creator of the #DisabledAndCute viral campaign, a . . . collection of essays exploring what it means to be black and disabled in a mostly able-bodied white America. Keah Brown loves herself, but that hadn't always been the case. Born with cerebral palsy, her greatest desire used to be normalcy and refuge from the steady stream of self-hate society strengthened inside her. But after years of introspection and reaching out to others in her community, she has reclaimed herself and changed her perspective. . . Brown gives a contemporary and relatable voice to the disabled--so often portrayed as mute, weak, or isolated [as] . . . these essays explore everything from her relationship with her able-bodied identical twin (called 'the pretty one' by friends) to navigating romance; her deep affinity for all things pop culture--and her disappointment with the media's distorted view of disability; and her declaration of self-love with the viral hashtag #DisabledAndCute"--Provided by publisher.

In the spirit of The Blind Side comes a deeply moving memoir about the unexpected bonds that would transform three lives.