Sojourner Truth was an Advocate for Human Rights
byBy Anastasia O’Melveny American Abolitionist, Civil Rights and Women’s Rights activist Sojourner Truth was born in slavery in 1797 in rural Ulster County, New…
Black History Month
The Art of Autism celebrates Black History Month in February.
7 Black Icons Honored by Autistic Artist Ronaldo Byrd for Black History Month
byThe Art of Autism asked artist Ronaldo Byrd to share some portraits of people he admires for Black History Month. Ida B. Wells was…
Black, Autistic, Southern, Elder, Femme
byBy Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti In 2019, six months before turning 63; it was confirmed that I’m autistic. I was different from everyone else, without knowing…
30 Black Autistic People You May Want to Know About
byThe Art of Autism celebrates black autistic influencers (Black History Month). If you have someone you’d like to add to this post, please comment…
The Intersection of Black History Month and Autism
byThe Art of Autism is accepting contributions of art, poems, and prose for Black History Month. Email info@artautism.com By Dr. Angel Durr, Art of…
The Art of Autism mourns the passing of Lois Curtis: Artist and Disability Advocate
byThe Art of Autism mourns the loss of Lois Curtis in November 2022. Lois Curtis was an African American artist with intellectual and developmental…
The Art of Autism Celebrates Black History Month 2022
byCompiled by Art of Autism Board member Keri Bowers “I created this digital piece of Amy Sherald to honor her boldly compelling persona, vision…
Areva Martin: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
byAreva Martin is an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host, and a critical voice for social justice. By Ron Sandison Areva…