Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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In a December 18, 2025, interview, disability advocate and TikTok influencer Imani Barbarin discusses the public's limited understanding of disability. Barbarin, who has nearly a million followers on social media, uses her platform to educate audiences on disability rights. She highlights the intersection of disability with other critical issues, specifically addressing the impact of COVID-19 and the war on Gaza. Barbarin aims to reshape perceptions of disability by presenting a more accurate and nuanced understanding of lived experiences. The interview explores why public perception lags behind the reality of disability.

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COVID ×260% Gaza Strip ×270% Imani Barbarin ×390%

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disability rights 100% disability advocate 90% war on gaza 70% covid 70% tiktok 60% social media 60% public understanding of disability 50% intersection of issues 40%