Becoming an Ally to the Black Autistic Community

Dismantling systemic racism and moving towards greater equity is important work that belongs to everyone. Executive Director Brenda Dater discusses what she has learned from the Black Autistic community about being an effective ally and promoting change.
Check out these Black Autistic voices:
Cheryl Poe - Advocating4KidsInc: www.adv4kidsin...
Jude Afolake Olubodun: www.wutc.org/n...
Maria Davis-Pierre - Autism in Black: www.autisminbl...
Heather Clarke - The Learning Advocate: www.instagram....
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[@peggy0400]

Thanks for bringing these issues to light

[@TomHutchinson5]

Listening is great advice! A book about intersectionality I like is How We Get Free by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.

[@consciouseco775]

Please collaborate with Indian autistic groups.

[@lizzyg0816]

Why isn't a black autistic person talking about being an ally? How can a non black person talk about bring black?