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.
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.
