By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar Marilyn McKinney was born Marilyn Major on December 9, 1947, to Doctor Cero Major and Annis V. Major in Detroit, Michigan. Marilyn excelled as a … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Marilyn McKinney (1947-2004)
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The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Milton “Skip” Henderson, Sr. (1961-2019)
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar “Life’s most persistent question is, what are you doing for others?”- Martin Luther King Jr. Milton Henderson, Sr. was born on September 16, 1961. A … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Milton “Skip” Henderson, Sr. (1961-2019)
The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Henry C. Bell
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson Note: Throughout the article the word “deaf” has been represented as capitalized to represent a group of people who identify as a member of the Deaf culture, while the … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Henry C. Bell
The WPDHAC Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Rika’s Hearts and Maurika Moore
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar In the United States, 578,000 African Americans live with epilepsy. In a society where stigma surrounds African Americans with disabilities, receiving … [Read more...] about The WPDHAC Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Rika’s Hearts and Maurika Moore
November 9, 2022: The Intersectionality of Race and Disability (with Alonna Carter-Donaldson)
Wednesday, November 9, 20226:30 - 8:00 PM Join with Google Meet or dial (US) +1 929-269-1859 (PIN 732 386 456#) WPDHAC Project Scholar Alonna Carter-Donaldson will present an overview of … [Read more...] about November 9, 2022: The Intersectionality of Race and Disability (with Alonna Carter-Donaldson)
Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium would like to thank everyone for donating to our fundraising drive! The campaign raised over $1,000! Your continued support is crucial … [Read more...] about Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
On July 8, 2022, the PA legislature passed an amendment approving disability inclusive curriculum in Pennsylvania schools. The bill (H.R. 1642), introduced by PA Representative Joe Hohenstein … [Read more...] about Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center
Shirley Pickens, director, Polk Center, 2008-2020 Video not displaying correctly? Watch it on YouTube. Shirley Pickens retired in 2020 as director of Polk Center, a state institution for … [Read more...] about New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center
Press Release: Disability History Consortium Documenting Stories of People of Color who have Disabilities
Download this press release in PDF format. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Alonna Carter- Donaldsonalonna.carter@gmail.com Disability History Consortium Documenting Storiesof People of … [Read more...] about Press Release: Disability History Consortium Documenting Stories of People of Color who have Disabilities
Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Florence Reed
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar When thinking about Western Pennsylvania’s storied past, what comes to mind? Andrew Carnegie and the steel mills? Fort Pitt as Revolutionary War … [Read more...] about Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Florence Reed
