The Intersection of Medical Racism and Ableism - Part 2
The Politics of Disability
02/04/22
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In part two of Mary and Makahla's conversation, the two discuss medical racism even further, intersectionality, the pandemic, vaccine hesitancy within the Black community, and what Makahla's message to the non-disabled community is.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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The Intersection of Medical Racism and Ableism - Part 1
January 22, 2022
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In the first part of this conversation filled episode of The Politics of Disability, Mary Fashik, the founder of Upgrade Accessibility and disability activist Makahla Jackson discuss medical racism, biases, as well as chronic illness.
In part two, the pair will discuss intersectionality, COVID, vaccine hesitancy within the Black community, and what Makahla's message to the non-disabled community is.
Makahla is a Disability Rights activist with a passion for Disability justice and Racial equity. She is a writer who focuses heavily on the intersection of being Black and Disabled. Makahla has used social media as an outlet to talk about the healthcare system reform and what it’s like to live with an invisible Disability. She enjoys reading in her free time and re-watching her favorite tv shows.
Follow her on social media here.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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The Intersection of Chronic Pain and Advocacy - Part 1
February 12, 2022
•22m
Content warning: Brief mention of assault
Episode note: Cami has asked that it be acknowledged that at the time of recording, they misspoke regarding the specific term "endometrium."
In the first half of this episode, Mary is joined by Cami Randleman as they discuss the myths and stigmas that come along with chronic pain, the reality of living with endometriosis, and how others react to them being opinionated.
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Cami describes themself as follows:
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“I am a Black 26 year old non-binary person. I have had mental health disabilities like PTSD for several years but more recently became an ambulatory wheelchair user because of my endometriosis and chronic pain. Lately I’ve been working on inner healing and the most difficult part has been accepting myself when others do not. I’ve been intent on being myself and being aware of areas where I am suppressed. A big part of this process has been dismantling my internalized ableism and helping to undo the ableism I see day-to-day. I believe that equity and disability justice are necessary for our community to thrive- we deserve abundance and not just survival.”
You can follow Cami on social media here.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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