Reflections on Ableism, Anti-Blackness, and Honoring Black Disabled Ancestors: A Conversation with Olivia Williams and Dr. Sami Schalk

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, the Forum's Senior Program and Communications Associate, Olivia Williams, takes the mic as host. She's joined by Dr. Sami Schalk, associate professor in the Department of Gender & Women's Studies at UW-Madison and author of Black Disability Politics. Olivia and Dr. Schalk's wide-ranging, in-depth conversation covers the connections between ableism and anti-Blackness, shines a spotlight on historical and contemporary Black disabled activism, and uplifts why it's essential to fund the groundbreaking work of Black disabled folks.

Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.