On this episode of In The Know: The Truth Is, Chella Man (@chellaman) and Aaron Rose Philip (@aaron___philip) are joined by award-winning poet and disability activist, Kay Ulanday Barrett ...

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Chella Man and Aaron Rose Philip sit down with award-winning poet and disability activist, Kay Ulanday Barrett, to discuss intersectionality and overcoming challenges as part of their identities.