Black Women & Disability
Black Women & Disability
It's important for us all to be more aware of the experiences of disabled black women, just as it is important for disabled black women to feel seen and acknowledged.
It's also important for those of us who have friends and family members who can relate to these experiences.
Read more about these experiences right here on Black Ballad.

Beryn Orera
How Black Disabled Women Have Learnt To Embrace Their Sexuality
Friday 16 February 2024 8:00 AM

Black Ballad
Navigating The Art World As A Disabled, Queer, Black Artist
Thursday 25 January 2024 8:00 AM

Beryn Orera
The Joys & Challenges Of Caring For Children With Disabilities
Tuesday 1 August 2023 8:00 AM


Dami Fawehinmi
As A Queer, Disabled Black Person, Caring For Pets Has Saved My Life
Wednesday 29 March 2023 1:00 PM


Jaydee Seaforth
The Difficulty In Making Friends When You’re Neurodiverse
Thursday 11 August 2022 8:00 AM


Amanda Tayte-Tait
How Mobile Journalism Saved My Life When I Was Losing My Eyesight
Wednesday 18 May 2022 8:00 AM
Black Ballad
Food Insecurity, Bulimia & New Ways Of Thinking About Treatment
Wednesday 26 May 2021 7:00 AM
Kaeshelle Rianne
Black Women On Vulnerability, Invisible Illnesses & Covid-19
Monday 1 March 2021 11:00 AM
Pam Kosminsky
The Double Discrimination Facing Black Children With Autism
Friday 20 December 2019 7:00 AM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Meet Mercy Murua: The One Woman Army Fighting For Access For All
Thursday 24 October 2019 7:00 AM
Anne Wafula Strike MBE
Feminism Must Do Better By Disabled Women And Girls
Friday 8 March 2019 7:11 AM
Tobi Oredein
Ed's Letter: I Need To Acknowledge My Privilege In Black Womanhood
Monday 15 October 2018 7:09 AM
Jumoke Abdullahi
We All Need To Watch And Listen To The Triple Cripples Show
Thursday 26 July 2018 6:51 AM
Jumoke Abdullahi
Why Kylie Jenner Is Problematic For Disabled Black Women
Wednesday 2 December 2015 7:05 PM