Join a talk and Q&A led by Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, Associate Professor of Urban Educational Leadership at Morgan State University.

This talk will discuss a forthcoming paper that takes a critical examination of the historical context of parent advocacy in special education, emphasizing the challenges faced by Black mothers due to anti-Blackness and misogynoir. It will explore how these systemic biases hinder access to crucial information and support for their children with developmental disabilities, particularly autism. Drawing on previous research, the session will highlight research conducted by Dr. Morgan on the resilience of Black mothers in navigating complex educational and medical systems to secure necessary services for their children. 

The Morgan State University Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Talk Series brings together our community of scholars and practitioners to discuss current research and trends in the field. These talks are open to the public and hosted on Zoom. These talks are not recorded (unless otherwise noted).