Neurodivergence, Disability, and Taking Accountability for Racial Harm

There’s this pattern that happens when a white or non-Black person is asked to take responsibility for racist behavior:  “This conversation is triggering. I will no longer engage.” “I wasn’t trying to be racist. I’m neurodivergent.” “I’m too sick to deal with this stress.” At times, mental illness, neurodivergence, and/or disability is used as an … Continue reading Neurodivergence, Disability, and Taking Accountability for Racial Harm