Bipolar Disorder Is Demonized In The Coverage Of A Bollywood Star’s Death
People with bipolar disorder must not only cope with the challenges of the illness but also the stigma and discrimination in an ableist society. By Suryatapa Mukherjee CW: suicide, ableism Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away in June of this year at
I May Destroy Your Self-Worth: How Childhood Bullying Plagued My Young Adult Years
Childhood bullying has long-lasting effects and its impact should be acknowledged as much as other traumas during this era of mental health awareness. By Khaaliq Crowder CW: bullying, fatphobia, ableism, homophobia, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality As I approach my 25th birthday, I’ve been
Uber And The NFL’s Corporate Platitudes Will Not End Racism
Uber and the NFL’s words mean nothing when their actions say the complete opposite. Let’s dive into the historic racism of both entities, shall we? In 2020, literal centuries into the American settler-colonial project, corporations have finally decided to acknowledge the
Inspiration, Mourning, and Ableism: How Do We Properly Honor Chadwick Boseman?
Chadwick Boseman did not yield. But he deserved a world that would’ve let him yield. He deserved a world that would’ve loved him if he did. "I never yielded! And as you can see: I am not dead." Chadwick Boseman died on
Symbolism as Fake Progress, and the Underwhelming Legacy of the ADA
The ADA encourages disabled people to feel safe in the workforce and beyond, but in reality it only serves to give them the opportunity to be exploited just like everyone else.