Black artists with disabilities call for greater inclusion in hip-hop
Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer From an early age, artist with cerebral palsy Leroy Moore Jr. said he recognized the limited opportunities for people with disabilities. Now, he and a collective of 800 musicians, poets and visual artists are shifting the dialogue within hip-hop culture through Krip-Hop Nation. “I’ve been an activist since birth,” Moore said. […]
VCU hosts event promoting Black disability awareness
Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer The importance of disabled Black artists was emphasized in a workshop hosted by VCU’s Partnership for People with Disabilities on Wednesday. The event spotlighted Leroy Moore Jr., founder of Krip-Hop Nation, a collective of disabled musicians, poets and visual artists. Moore, who has cerebral palsy, recognized disparities in disability representation within […]