Eman Rimawi-Doster

A forceful citizen who was raised in New York Ciry, born of African American and Palestinian ancestry, has been an awesome advocate for diversity and positive change in communities, using organizing and creativity through the arts. She has tirelessly promoted disability rights and fostered an understanding of how these rights intersect with every aspect of life.

Ms. Rimawi-Doster is newly appointed to be the Executive Director of the Harlem Independent Living Center as of February 2023. As a main focus, she will educate people on ways that communities can include and promote people with disabilities. She’s a leader, a conference speaker and a voice for inclusion of people who face challenges in our society because of their disability. Read more about her.

Harlem Independent Living Center, Inc. (2023), Meet Eman Rimawi-Doster, Executive Director, https://hilcnyc.org/about-hilc/meet-eman-rimawi-doster-executive-director/

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., influenced much of the change toward equal rights for Americans. He fought hard for the rights of African Americans to be considered and respected in the society of this county we call America. Dr. King was a minister and pastor who was called to do more than preach in the churches where he served. He was dedicated to lead people in peaceful protests to call attention to the injustices that held the nation back because of their ignorance of people who had so much to contribute. Dr. King was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize due to his leadership as well as many other prizes and recognitions for his part in the Civil Rights Movement. The movement propelled victories that influenced the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

There is so much more to say about this Drum Major of Justice and you are encouraged to learn and/or refresh your memory about him and the history ignited by those who fought for our freedom. Thanks for visiting!

Stacy Abram's take on Disability

"Though it has been more than thirty years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled people are still fighting for inclusion, equal opportunity and economic stability. As governor, I will work in partnership with the disability community in Georgia to fulfill the promises of the ADA: equal opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency.

My plan will establish the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs, improve and expand accessibility in public transportation and increase recruitment and retention of disabled Georgians in the workforce. It will also ensure disabled Georgians live in community-based settings, expand Medicaid, and access to HOPE."

Abrams for Governor, (2022,https://staceyabrams.com/policy/constituency-agendas/disability-community/)