In June 2024, Sierra Green, Senior Outreach Archivist at Heinz History Center, recorded the oral history of Catherine Holl, disability rights advocate and co-founder of Disability Options Network … [Read more...] about The Power of Activism: Catherine Holl
Women & Disability
From Boston to Pittsburgh: Joyce Driben’s Oral History
In May 2024, the Consortium had the pleasure of joining with Heinz History Center to record the oral history of Joyce Driben, a long-time social worker and disability rights advocate. Joyce’s personal … [Read more...] about From Boston to Pittsburgh: Joyce Driben’s Oral History
People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar Advocacy doesn't happen in a silo. There's always an origin, a problem introduced into the ecosystem that needs solving and galvanizes a person, group, or … [Read more...] about People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
North Star of the North Side: The Advocacy of Aurelia Carter
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar As a Black woman, Aurelia Carter recognizes the intersectionality of race and disability. She knows and has personally experienced the disparities and biases … [Read more...] about North Star of the North Side: The Advocacy of Aurelia Carter
Hazelwood’s Hero: Ms. Andrea Coleman-Betts
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar "I ain't been around the world, but I've been around the block.” - Andrea Coleman-Betts Black women with disabilities have emerged as powerful … [Read more...] about Hazelwood’s Hero: Ms. Andrea Coleman-Betts
The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Marilyn McKinney (1947-2004)
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)
