Episode 09: Disability & Pop Culture with Keah Brown
Off the top, Ama and Danita chat about the chaotic casting of the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip & the significance of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith finally confirming they have an open marriage.
Then, disability rights activist and creator of viral hashtag #DisabledAndCute noted journalist, and author of the book “The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love, with Me” Keah Brown joins Ama on the pod to discuss finding solidarity in online communities, harnessing the power of social media for good, the joy of liking things, and the importance of seeing yourself represented in the media.
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Further Reading
Vicki Gunvalson implied that ‘Housewives’ could die from COVID-19 vaccine
Introducing the Real Will Smith
These Sassy #DisabledAndCute Tweets Will Give You Life
Disabled creators on TikTok show the world it’s time for a different kind of star
How Disabled Creators on TikTok Are Going Beyond "Inspiration Porn"
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