Black History Month - Black Trans Women - February 17th

For today, I want to highlight Imani Barbarin, a Black transgender woman whose advocacy connects disability justice and social equity. Imani Barbarin is a writer and public speaker known for her work in disability rights and accessibility advocacy. Through essays, speaking engagements, and online education, she has helped people understand how race, disability, and gender identity intersect in everyday life. Her work emphasizes that access to healthcare, transportation, employment, and safety are civil rights issues, not optional accommodations. What makes her impact important is how she broadens conversations. Rather than separating movements, she explains how marginalized communities often face overlapping barriers and why solutions must include everyone. Her writing and education have helped many people recognize accessibility as a shared responsibility, showing that Black trans women are not only part of social movements but leaders shaping how justice is understood.