Highlighting African Americans with Disabilities in Honor of Black History Month (RespectAbility.org)

• Muhammad Ali—Dyslexic Role Model Fought in the Ring and for Racial and Social Justice
• Maya Angelou, Legendary Poet and Civil Rights Activist Who Had Disability, Inspires Generations
• Halle Berry: Living with Disability While Taking a Stand against Domestic Violence
• Olympic & Disability Champion Simone Biles Makes History While Mesmerizing Many
• Lois Curtis: One Woman with Disabilities Fight for Freedom For All
• Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott ‘Works it,’ Serves as Role Model for Young Women with Disabilities
• Deafblind Lawyer Haben Girma Advocates for Disability Rights
• Whoopi Goldberg: Talented Actress, Comedienne and Talk Show Host Lives with Dyslexia
• First Deaf African American Lawyer Claudia Gordon, Anti-Discrimination Advocate
• Daymond John: Clothing Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” Star with Dyslexia
• Actress with Cerebral Palsy Diana Elizabeth Jordan is Veteran of 17 Shows, Shorts and Movies
• Solange Knowles: Role Model for African American Performers with Disabilities
• Clarence Page Credits ADHD with Making Him a Better Journalist
• Harriet Tubman, Legendary Poet and Civil Rights Activist with Epilepsy, Inspires Generations