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Bri M., the host of Power Not Pity poses with Amali, the guest of this episode. Bri is adorned with glasses and wooden spiral jewelry. Amali wears a red hoodie with the words "Dream On, Dreamer". Both of them smile at the camera.
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Episode 4: "Finding That Rhythm" feat. Amali Maxine PhillipsAmali is a 10 year old with a lot of POWER! She is not only a published poet, She writes constantly, sometimes even writing on napkins. Her poetry is fun and tragic- but all of it will beckon your heart to her words.
We discuss her poetry, her inspirations, her writing process, and what her life is like with mild cerebral palsy. Stay tuned for her stellar description of her disabled superhero! Listen now or visit our episode page to read transcripts. |
POWER NOT PITYA podcast for disabled people of color everywhere...Welcome 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 and dismantle ableism. 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. When ze was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis three and a half years ago, things got worse before they got better.
Most recently, ze presented a Disability Justice workshop at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls. 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. When ze was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis three and a half years ago, things got worse before they got better.
Most recently, ze presented a Disability Justice workshop at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls. Now, Bri wants to amplify the voices of disabled people through the stories and perspectives of those ze interviews.