11 Black Neurodivergent Geniuses They’ll Never Recognize

Описание: 💡 They changed the world but were overlooked, misdiagnosed, or never given credit. From groundbreaking scientists to legendary artists, these Black neurodivergent pioneers broke barriers, defied expectations, and left a lasting impact. But due to medical racism, stigma, and historical erasure, their neurodivergence was either ignored or dismissed.

🔍 In this video, we explore 11 Black geniuses who showed signs of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, yet history refuses to acknowledge their neurodivergence. Some were officially diagnosed, while others were likely undiagnosed due to the biases of their time.

🚨 Why does this matter?
Black neurodivergent individuals still face misdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, and dismissal today. Understanding the past helps us fight for better recognition and support in the present.

📌 Who’s on the list? You’ll have to watch to find out!

0:00 Intro
0:38 A Freedom Fighter
1:14 A Dyslexic F1 Champion
1:33 An Autistic Civil Rights Activist
3:24 The King of Pop
5:20 An Author with Hyperlexia
6:14 An Autistic Engineer
6:52 A Mute Poet
6:41 Catwoman
9:45 Autistic Sci-fi Author
12:01 Track & Field Icon
12:33 Boxing Champ & Activist

👇 Drop a comment: Which name on this list surprised you the most? Do you think society still erases Black neurodivergence today? Let’s talk!

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