Welcome!
The Awkward Autistic Black Girl is a platform created by and for Black women and girls on the autism spectrum.
Here, we celebrate neurodivergence, challenge stereotypes, and share honest stories at the intersection of race, identity, and disability.
This is a space for truth-telling, community-building, and making the unseen seen.
our mission.
Our mission is to dismantle the stigma surrounding autism in Black women, girls, and AFAB communities by amplifying lived experiences through advocacy, storytelling, and education—centering authenticity and intersectionality.
The Awkward Autistic Black Girl exists to dismantle stereotypes, increase understanding, and provide resources that empower marginalized neurodivergent communities to thrive unapologetically. Learn more
our vision.
Our vision is a world where neurodivergent Black women and girls are seen, heard, celebrated, and supported; without having to mask, shrink, or explain their existence.
The Awkward Autistic Black Girl envisions inclusive systems, compassionate spaces, and empowered individuals who embrace the beauty of difference as a strength, not a deficit.
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My story
I spent most of my life feeling like something was wrong with me—misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and always out of place. From early childhood to adulthood, I struggled with overwhelming anxiety, social confusion, and masking my true self just to survive. It wasn’t until my late twenties, after a series of chance conversations and deep personal research, that I discovered I was autistic.
But when I looked for community, I realized the autism space rarely included people who looked or lived like me.
So I created The Awkward Autistic Black Girl—a platform to amplify the voices of neurodivergent Black girls and women, to tell the truth about our experiences, and to create the representation and resources we’ve always needed.
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Get Started
New here? Start your journey with TAABG by learning who we are, what we stand for, and how you can connect. This is your hub for navigating our mission and finding where you belong.
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Campaigns
Explore our current advocacy campaigns centered on autism acceptance, racial equity, mental health, and faith. See how we’re creating change—and how you can take part.
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Programs
From storytelling workshops to sensory-friendly meetups, discover our growing list of programs designed to uplift, educate, and build authentic community for Black autistic girls and women.
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Resources
Looking for tools, tips, and information? Browse our curated library of autism-friendly guides, faith-based affirmations, educational downloads, and more—made for us, by us.
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Donations
Support the mission. Every dollar helps fund programs, provide resources, and amplify Black autistic voices. Sow into something meaningful.
