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ALT A logo for the Black Disability Institute. The design features a black silhouette of a person’s profile adorned with a purple flower as their hair. The silhouette is connected to an outline of a book with purple lines, symbolizing knowledge and connection. The words “Black Disability Institute” are prominently displayed in bold black letters. In the bottom-right corner is the New Disabled South logo.

ALT At the top, bold black text reads: “DR. SAMI SCHALK.” Below, a photo shows Dr. Schalk, a Black woman, smiling brightly in a pink ruffled dress with white gloves and glasses, standing outdoors against a background of greenery. At the bottom, a purple text box states: “New Disabled South is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sami Schalk, renowned scholar, activist, and author of *Black Disability Politics*, to the team as a Senior Research Fellow with the Black Disability Institute!” Logos for the Black Disability Institute and New Disabled South appear in the bottom corners.

ALT Text on a cream background reads: “WHO WE ARE. The Black Disability Institute (BDI) is a think tank housed within New Disabled South’s Research Department under the leadership of Kiana Jackson, Data & Research Director, and Kehsi Iman Wilson, Co-Founder and COO.” The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.

ALT A cream background with bold black headings for three sections: "Research," "Thought Leadership," and "Community Engagement." The text under "Research" describes original research highlighting Black disabled people's experiences, especially in the South. "Thought Leadership" highlights the role of BDI in uniting leaders to rethink care for Black disabled people. "Community Engagement" emphasizes the importance of education programs to foster research awareness and support initiatives. The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Text on a cream background with the heading "MISSION" in bold black letters. The text reads: "Our mission is to initiate original research and bolster existing advocacy efforts examining issues uniquely affecting Black people with disabilities." The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.

ALT A cream background with the heading "WHAT WE ARE DOING" in bold black letters. The text highlights three activities: engaging key research and policy stakeholders, creating collaborative spaces for impactful dissemination of research findings, and mobilizing resources to address barriers to self-determination, quality care, and economic independence for Black disabled people. The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Text on a cream background with the heading "WHAT’S TO COME" in bold black letters. The text reads: "We’ll have some exciting opportunities to share soon. Check back in at NewDisabledSouth.org in 2025 for more!" The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.