Crip Kinship the Disability Justice and Art Activism of Sins Invalid, by Shayda Kafai, is another amazing book. The reason it's so important is that Kafai documents the history, creation, and legacy of this incredible performance group of queer, disabled people of color. We have the opportunity to learn the first hand stories of Disability Justice leaders such as Patricia Berne, Maria Palacios, and Leah Piepzna Samarasinha. This beautiful writer gives us insight into how Patty Berne and co-founder Leroy Moore imagined a radically inclusive theater community at a cafe named La Pena in Berkeley, California. Knowing that this wonderful performance project started over one conversation gives me hope that any dream can be possible.
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