The Black Autist
Spreading Autistic Acceptance to the African Diaspora
recent posts
- News: #AutisticOutLoud documentary fundraiser + The Black Autist to appear in documentary
- Abridged Takeaways from Season 4 of “Love on the Spectrum”
- Historic and Happy Moment on Love on the Spectrum (Reactions from the Black Autist)
- Generative AI Tip #1 for Content Creation: Intersectional Edition
- Open Letter to Dr. King: Making the Table More Equitable for ALL Americans
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Hi everyone, I am currently featured in #AutisticOutLoud, a community-led documentary exploring Black and autistic identity in 21st-century America. The producers are working to bridge the gap in representation and highlight the intersections of race and neurodivergence in healthcare, education, and the arts. To bring this vision to life, we are hosting a fundraiser next…
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Abridged takeaways from Season Four of “Love on the Spectrum”
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Note: This letter will also be posted on my Substack. I wrote this for an MLK writing contest my school held, which got me 2nd place and an undisclosed prize. January 22, 2026 The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., PhDEbenezer Baptist Church 101 Jackson St NE Atlanta, GA 30312 Greetings, Reverend Dr. King, I am…
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October is here—and so is my 38th birthday month! 🎉 As the creator of The Black Autist, I’m reflecting on a year of growth, grit, and gratitude. From building disability justice coalitions to sharing my story as a Black autistic father, advocate, and creative, this month is about honoring every part of me. Want to…
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#BlackLivesMatter #SaveTJ #MutualAid #DisabilityJustice #BlackAutisticLivesMatter #HousingCrisis #LakeviewMutualAid #NorthsideMutualAid #MutualAidChicago #DisabilityMutualAid #DirectSupport #LakeviewRentalHelp #LincolnParkRentalSupport #ChicagoRentalRelief #LakeviewCares #LincolnParkCares #NoOneLeftBehind #WeKeepUsSafe #PeoplePower #MutualAidNetwork 🚨 URGENT: TJ Needs Our Help to Stay Housed ≈$2600/$3900 (minimum payment)≈$2600/$5100 (total backpayment)≈$2600/$9000 (Backpayment plus 2 months’ worth of rent) TJ (the Black Autist) is a Black autistic adult who is facing eviction due…
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TJ is a Black autistic adult who is currently facing eviction due to financial hardship. Without urgent support, he could lose his housing and the independence he’s fought hard to maintain. He needs to raise at least $5,100 by July 10 to avoid being evicted. This isn’t just about rent—it’s about protecting a vulnerable member of our…
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I’ve been battling lower back pain since Wednesday, April 9: I took myself to the ER on Sunday to see the extent of the damage to my back. Good news: no broken back or herniated discs, just a lower back strain similar to the one I had in August 2025 during my second year on…
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My reaction to #ElonMusk’s #NaziSalute or #RomanSalute…whatever hell you want to call it. He’s not welcomed to my autistic community gathering anytime soon. #ActuallyAutistic or not, this is a disrespectful gesture for a litany of reasons. Historical reasons: see the #Holocaust and #WhyteSupremacy But hey, what do I know, this is what America wanted…free speech,…