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@drsamischalk.bsky.social explains that when Black #disabled people lead, we make sure that ALL OF US get free; not just a privileged few.

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May 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Heather Watkins reminds us what happens when #disabled voices are centered in the narratives about #disability justice and building a more accessible world.

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May 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Sarah Blahovec gets to the core of why Black #disabled leaders aren't seen everywhere

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April 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Heather Watkins explains why Black #disabled brilliance isn't missing...

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April 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Heather Watkins leans into the alchemy and balance of it all while explaining why Joy is not a distraction.

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May 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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@drsamischalk.bsky.social breaks down how Black #disabled joy shows up as resistance

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April 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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It's TIIIMMMMEEEEE!!!

Registration is now open for the 2nd Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

Sign up so that you don't miss Black #disabled brilliance on Friday, June 5th, 2026.

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May 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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We're officially ONE DAY AWAY from the debut of the 2nd Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

I'm proud to share about the @tinu.bsky.social Abayomi-Paul Award, named after our beloved community member.

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June 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Quote from Advisor @drsamischalk.bsky.social about #Pleasure Activism.

Learn more about the importance of play, pleasure, and rest - join us on Friday, June 5 at 11:30 AM ET.

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May 30, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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This is more than a conference--it is an invitation to honor, remember, and celebrate those Black #disabled history-makers and leaders who came before us and reflect on their brilliant legacy.

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June 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Join us at this year's Ramp Your Voice! Conference featuring a #drag performance from Mondo Millions, coming up this Friday, June 5, at 11:30 AM.

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June 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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It's officially 20 DAYS until the 2nd Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

Have you checked out our amazing run of show?!?
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You need to get hype because we're bringing the heat in discussions & talent!

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May 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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It's time! We are LIVE on YouTube for the 2nd Ramp Your Voice! Conference. This year's Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward.

We hope to see you there!

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June 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The Ramp Your Voice! Conference is a gathering place for Disabled Black Brilliance.

On June 5, 2026, we will come together to fellowship, learn, grow and celebrate each other.

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April 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Join us for this year's Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

We begin the day with an invocation led by Cyrée Jarelle Johnson & Rise Osby. Come celebrate those Black #disabled changemakers who came before us.

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May 29, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Sarah Blahovec details the urgency behind preserving and archiving what we have now to help shape the future.

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May 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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It's almost here! Turn your notifications on so you don't miss the beginning of this year's Ramp Your Voice! Conference, coming up this Friday, June 5, at 11:30 AM ET.

Be sure to register today.

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June 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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We're now 10 days away!! Can't believe that the Conference will happen next Fri., 6/5!

Share far & wide - encourage your folks to be a part of this FREE & diverse space for #disabled voices!

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May 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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We are EXACTLY 30 days away until the launch of the 2nd Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

Have you gotten your ticket yet? What are you waiting for?!?

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May 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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There is still time to register and join us at this year's Ramp Your Voice! Conference!

Register today. We will begin LIVE on YouTube this Friday, June 5 at 11:30 AM ET.

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May 31, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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At this year's Ramp Your Voice! Conference, we'll be experiencing #poetry from two incredible #poets: Camisha Jones and Dr. Alan Pelaez. Join us on Fri., June 5 at 11:30 AM ET.

There is still time to register!

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June 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM