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POWER NOT PITY

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.

In an effort to break down the systemic barriers that keep disabled pe...

Recent Episodes

March 16, 2021

Embodying Change with Maxwell Joy Moore

This bonus mini episode finds me at the beach with my thoughts. Listen in to get to know more about what the ocean has taught me about my 7 year journey with MS.
Jan. 12, 2021

"The Ancestors Woke Me Up" feat. Leroy Moore

Leroy F. Moore, noted activist and poet and founder of Krip-Hop Nation (a global platform for disabled musicians) comes on the show to talk krip-hop and what his Black disabled ancestors mean to him.
Oct. 13, 2020

My Vulnerability is Buff! feat. Lilac Vylette Maldonado

Lilac Vylette Maldonado is a cultural worker and zinester. She comes on this episode to talk about self-authorship and how she creates herself everyday. We talk about life as a Latinx, trans, Two-Spirit femme and the disabil…
July 24, 2020

Gettin' Extra Blind Wit' It! feat. Thomas Reid

Thomas Reid is a blind advocate and a podcasting maverick who loves talking about his kids. Hailing from the Bronx, he brings that attitude and audacity to each of his episodes. We talk about a range of issues from adjusting…
April 20, 2020

Our Companion Animals, Our Selves feat. Kay Ulanday Barrett

What can a companion animal mean to a disabled person of color? Turns out a hell of a lot! Listen in as I have a lively talk with acclaimed Pilipinx, trans, disabled poet Kay Ulanday Barrett about their dog Biggie. This ep…
Dec. 5, 2019

"Podcasting for Disability Justice: A Werk It! Presentation"

Want to learn how to make your podcast more accessible? Dive into this episode! Recorded at the 2019 Werk It! Podcast Festival, Bri M. discusses how you can foster more accessibility in podcasting. Come for the cheesy jokes,…