Tag: advocacy
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Image By: Karola G. on Pexels Two Sons, One Systemic Tragedy I have to grieve two sons, separately and differently. Mother, Jante Keohohou on KTLA 5 News via Youtube These words, spoken by Jante Keohohou, the mother of Zayde โBuggyโ Keohohou and Zuberi Sharp, are the most devastating indictment of the American mental health system…
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Photo by Lorenzo Manera While scrolling on my Google news feed the other night, I stumbled upon this news headline that stopped me in my tracks: “MARTA bus leaves disabled passenger stranded at late-night Vine City stationโ โIt was too late for me to be out here. I was terrified,โ Jackson told Channel 2โs Tom…
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Hello, fellow sleuthers and readers! Officially posting this just before midnight… (Better late than never! ๐ ) March 1st marks the beginning of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and I want to extend a warm and heartfelt greeting to all of you. This month is a time for us to shine a light on the diverse…
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Content warning: This post discusses the Columbine school shooting, and details of violence and gun violence that may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. At 14 years old, I sat in my wheelchair, glued to the television, witnessing the unbelievable. The Columbine shootings, like September 11th, was a defining moment โ a moment that…
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Peace lilies are known for their resilience. They can survive even with neglect, a quality I find deeply symbolic. Just as these plants purify the air, I hope this blog series can cleanse the narrative around true crime, focusing on the real lives and experiences of victims with disabilities, and perhaps serve as a cautionary…
