A collaborative piece between Dr. Kevin L. Nadal, author of "That’s So Gay! Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community" and Dr. E. J. R. David, editor of "Internalized ...

“Humans don’t like injustice, and when they cannot easily fix it, they often engage in mental gymnastics to make the injustice more palatable. Blaming victims for their suffering is a classic example.

Internalized ableism refers to when a disabled person absorbs and adopts negative societal messages about disability. These beliefs can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People can ...

While society continues to progress in some areas, there’s still work to be done in creating a cultural ecosystem that truly honors Black women’s strength, beauty, and resilience. Author and ...