Milette Millington

The action film Strait Undercover , starring lead actor Race Eberhardt, who has Down Syndrome, launched for free on YouTube on March 21, in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Day. The film represents the first action comedy starring a hero with a disability with no mention of his differences.

Allison Carr grew up in the San Juan area of Trinidad & Tobago with eight siblings, the last three of whom were very close in age. Describing her childhood, Carr shared that she and her siblings spent many days playing hopscotch, picking mangoes, and eating many local fruits and vegetables. On Sundays, they would go to church.

Eric Campbell is a business professional, music executive, and the founder /director of the nonprofit organization Some People Understand Differently, Inc. (SPUD Inc.).

This month, the City University of New York (CUNY) completed a comprehensive review of its archives, with more than 54,000 containers and sufficient digital material to fill the Library of Congress. The archives include a comprehensive collection documenting the Dominican community's social, cultural, and political contributions to New York and the nation.

Late last month, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery taught a Mentor Session to students from the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center (KMC), where she is an artist-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season.

On April 28, the Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) sponsored the second part of a forum, held in-person and virtually titled The Future of MOPD (the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities).

In the month of March annually, there are several disability-themed observances, including Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). One type of developmental (physical) disability is Cerebral Palsy (CP), which affects the part of the brain that controls muscle movement and is primarily diagnosed in young children. Another disability-themed observance in March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, celebrated on March 25 annually. It has been 20 years since these observances were first celebrated.

On June 13, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at the New York Public Library (NYPL), will host its centennial festival, from 11:00

The local organization Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) recently had its 160th anniversary as it continues its mission of supporting thousands of Brooklyn residents every year in areas such as housing, education, workforce development, mental health, youth programs, and family support.

The New York City-based disability-led film company ReelAbilities hosted its annual film festival, featuring films highlighting experiences with various disabilities, with people from across the country and worldwide involved.