S2E2 - Dara Baldwin | We Published, Beloved! Podcast

In this episode of We Published, Beloved!, Dara Baldwin discusses her book 'To Be A Problem', which explores the intersection of race and disability rights. She shares her journey as a Black woman in the social justice movement, the challenges she faced in the publishing industry, and the importance of representation and community support. Dara emphasizes the significance of lived experiences in understanding social issues and the need for honest dialogue about racism within the disability rights movement. In this conversation, Baldwin discusses her experiences with book promotion, community engagement, and the challenges faced by marginalized voices in the publishing industry. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots support, the complexities of writing about disability justice, and the need for media responsibility in representation. Baldwin shares insights on navigating the political landscape and the impact of activism on communities, highlighting the intersectionality of various social justice movements.