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Beyoncé and Lizzo removed an ableist slur from their songs. The controversy exposed a rift between Black and white disability activists.

September 13, 2022

Published Date  9/12/22
Media Source  Insider Inc. 
Department English
Faculty Kelly Elizabeth Wright
External Link Beyoncé and Lizzo removed an ableist slur from their songs. The controversy exposed a rift between Black and white disability activists.

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