Disability Pride Spotlight: The Black Panther; The Advocate

Join Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler on News & Talk 1380 WAOK as she celebrates Disability Pride Month, honoring Black Panther Brad Lomax and his pivotal role in the disability rights movement. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Lomax bridged civil rights and disability justice, co-leading the historic 504 Sit-In in 1977, which secured Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a cornerstone of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. His work with the Black Panthers ensured vital support, like daily meals, for protesters, transforming accessibility in America. Disability Pride Month, born from the ADA's passage in July 1990, celebrates the strength, culture, and contributions of disabled individuals, evolving into a global movement for inclusion and equity. Tune in to honor Lomax's legacy and the fight for disability justice