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NDY Applauds ADAPT of Texas Demand For Investigation of Michael Hickson’s Death

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NDY Press Release: ADAPT of Texas has issued an Independence Day announcement that disability advocates are holding a vigil at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center to support the family of Michael Hickson, a 46-year old Black man with disabilities who died after being denied COVID-19 treatment. Not Dead Yet applauds ADAPT of Texas’ demand … Continue reading NDY Applauds ADAPT of Texas Demand For Investigation of Michael Hickson’s Death →

Not Dead Yet Statement On The Murder Of George Floyd

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The murder of George Floyd by police, and the hard work of Black Lives Matter and other anti-racist groups, have focused the nation’s attention on systemic racism and injustice to an extent not seen in decades. This heinous act followed the racist killings in May of Ahmaud Aubrey, Dreasjon Reed and Breonna Taylor, and many … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Statement On The Murder Of George Floyd →