Code Switch Remembering disability activist Alice Wong
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Dec 6, 2025 Yomi Young, a disability and social justice organizer, reflects on the life and legacy of her close friend, Alice Wong, a powerhouse in disability activism. They explore Alice's profound belief in self-advocacy for disabled individuals and discuss her contributions, including founding the Disability Visibility Project. Yomi shares heartfelt memories of their time together, Alice's philosophy on connection, and her insistence on linking disability rights with larger social injustices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of honoring Alice's legacy through continued activism and storytelling.
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Start With Her Work
- Read Alice Wong's memoir Year of the Tiger to learn her voice and history.
- Explore the Disability Visibility Project to hear first-person disabled narratives she curated.
Friendship Forged In Activism
- Yomi met Alice through Bay Area disability politics and deepened their bond via a StoryCorps interview.
- They became lifelong friends, co-organizers, and Alice became godmother to Yomi's daughter.
Legacy As Connective Tissue
- Alice believed in ancestral reverence and that loved ones live on through connective relationships.
- Her idea of a "web of connective tissue" shaped how Yomi sees legacy and continuing work after death.
