UMSL Succeed and Missouri Historical Society discuss intersection of Black history, disability rights during digital event
Aug/2/2021 | POSTED BY Burk Krohe
Nya Hardaway, the community outreach coordinator for the African American History Initiative at the Missouri Historical Society; Rachel Goldmeier, an UMSL Succeed student support specialist; and Frances Davis, an UMSL Succeed practicum student; created âBlack History and Disability Rights: The Coalescence of Disregarded Voicesâ for the Missouri Historical Societyâs STL History Live series. The virtual event was presented on July 24.
Nya Hardaway was doing research on the intersection of Black history and disability rights when she came across an article about âHolla if You Hear Me,â a February 2020 event on that exact topic hosted by the Succeed Program at the University of MissouriâSt. Louis.