Black Autistic Leadership in a Time of DEI Erasure
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Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
1h 2m
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8 chapters
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What are DEI programs and why are they being eliminated under the current administration?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI programs were designed to help businesses become better places for marginalized groups to be accommodated. DEI initiatives were working so that people with disabilities could access services and jobs. Since the current administration began, DEI programs are being eliminated. And companies are discontinuing their DEI programs to comply with the new laws. Kayla Alan Omeza and I are going to discuss the impact of DEI erasure for black autistic communities. Kayla will emphasize the importance of prioritizing actions over arguments and staying true to values. Kayla will highlight the challenges of being a DEI hire and the need for structural changes. Kayla and I will also talk about the necessity of community building and interdependence to navigate these challenges effectively.
Welcome to this episode of today's autistic moment.
Take a breath, take a breath. Open up your eyes. It's a brand new day, brand new day. What son uh uh uh Every time you feel you doubt in yourself.
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Look inside, you'll find you got what it takes, yeah. I can tell You can make it time Here's your chance to take it The ones and that's not You tell what it takes, yeah, you'll run away. There's nothing left to say. Today is your day. Hold my hand, hold my hand. You know that you're mine. In this together just as forever So let yourself shine Every time you feel you're down on yourself. Look inside to find your guy what it takes, yeah I can tell. You can make it time. Here's your chance to take it. No once and that star. You tell what it takes, yeah, you'll find a way. There's nothing left to say. Today is your day.
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How does the removal of DEI initiatives specifically affect Black autistic communities?
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Eric Garcia and three other panelists will answer some comments that have been made that autism, other neurodivergence and differences are a threat to society and that their prevalence needs to be reduced. Our panelists will talk about being autistic as a unique identity and how we are not disordered. Though autistics have disabilities because of the microaggression of ableism that society uses to marginalize autistics, we do have strengths to achieve success that go unrecognized.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are DEI programs and why are they being eliminated under the current administration?
0:01–5:36
2
How does the removal of DEI initiatives specifically affect Black autistic communities?
5:36–12:22
3
Why does Kala emphasize prioritizing actions over arguments when navigating DEI erasure?
12:22–19:20
4
What challenges do Black autistic leaders face as DEI hires in corporate environments?
19:20–28:34
5
How can community building and interdependence help Black autistic individuals cope with DEI rollback?
28:34–38:34
6
What insights does Kala share about tokenization versus genuine structural change in DEI?
38:34–48:26
7
How are Black autistic leaders creating supportive networks online and offline?
48:26–57:47
8
What actionable steps can listeners take to sustain DEI support for marginalized groups?
57:47–1:02:42