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Eman Rimawi smiles at the camera. She has curly hair and is wearing a shirt with a kitten print on it.
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Episode 5: "Infinite Lives" feat. Eman RimawiEman Rimawi is a Black, Native American and Palestinian woman who lives in NYC. Eman is currently the Access-A-Ride Campaign Coordinator and Organizer at the non profit organization, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.
She does organizing around making Access A Ride better for their customers. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lupus at the age of 17. In the 12 years that she has had the condition, she has had a myriad of complications. But her strength and willpower shines through the episode. Listen in as we talk about her journey through 12 years of her condition, Blackness and pain, and the many lives of Chun-Li! Listen now or visit our episode page to read transcripts. |
POWER NOT PITYA podcast for disabled people of color everywhereWelcome to POWER NOT PITY, where we explore the lives of disabled people of color everywhere. Through storytelling, commentary and analysis, the podcast aims to amplify the lived experiences and perspectives of disabled people.
We’ll delve into all sorts of topics from education to entertainment, even sex... and we'll break down race, gender, disability justice and dismantle ableism with every episode. And then we'll ask: “What’s your disabled power?” |
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PHOTO DESCRIPTION: A handsome figure in black leather and cotton stands in the foreground of of a rocky and dusty desert landscape dotted with shrubs and trees. Ze leans on a cane with silver scales and is adorned by a black wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and a sculpted pendent in the shape of a horn.
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Bri M.
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Bri. M is a Black, Jamaican-American, queer, non-binary, disabled alien-prince from The Bronx. Ze's pronouns are ze/zir. Ze started zir radio adventures ten years ago while in college. Over time, ze hosted three radio shows and loved every minute of it.
When ze left college, ze stayed in the world of entertainment: bustin' ass at music venues, working with record labels, and collaborating with cultural workers such as Climbing Poetree and DK Killian. Ze was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis four and a half years ago and since then has vowed to connect and lift up zir community.
Most recently, ze presented a Disability Justice workshop at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, and Bard High School Early College. Now, Bri wants to amplify the voices of disabled people through the stories and perspectives of those ze interviews.
When ze left college, ze stayed in the world of entertainment: bustin' ass at music venues, working with record labels, and collaborating with cultural workers such as Climbing Poetree and DK Killian. Ze was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis four and a half years ago and since then has vowed to connect and lift up zir community.
Most recently, ze presented a Disability Justice workshop at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, and Bard High School Early College. Now, Bri wants to amplify the voices of disabled people through the stories and perspectives of those ze interviews.