
Autistic While Black in the UK: Masking, Codeswitching, and Other (Non)Fictions
Ventour-Griffiths (2022)
Content Warning: Ableism, White Supremacy, Sexual Assault/Rape, Male Violence, Racism.
The author reflects on their experience of feeling excluded from mainstream Black Lives Matter discourse in the UK, particularly as a disabled and autistic Black person. While supporting the movement’s goals, they highlight how conversations about anti-racism often ignore intersectional identities. This essay aims to introduce the overlooked topic of "autism while Black" in the UK, urging broader, more inclusive dialogue.
Autistic While Black in the UK: Masking, Codeswitching, and Other (Non)Fictions
Ventour-Griffiths (2022)
Content Warning: Ableism, White Supremacy, Sexual Assault/Rape, Male Violence, Racism.
The author reflects on their experience of feeling excluded from mainstream Black Lives Matter discourse in the UK, particularly as a disabled and autistic Black person. While supporting the movement’s goals, they highlight how conversations about anti-racism often ignore intersectional identities. This essay aims to introduce the overlooked topic of "autism while Black" in the UK, urging broader, more inclusive dialogue.