Baba Baxter Jones was selected by Michigan Poor People's Campaign (PPC) as an impacted delegate, to go to Washington, DC, during the national PPC actions 13-14 May 2018.
Baba shared his special insight during the PPC, a national call for a moral revival, to overcome systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and the war economy. The PPC is re-igniting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last major campaign before his assassination.
This POWER WHEELCHAIR was a game-changer for Baba and his caregivers over the DC weekend! We found an amazing gently used chair for a great price which we took on the trip:
As of May 28, we are still paying off the chair. If all of Baba's Advocates and Supporters pitch in, this will be a DEAL CHANGER for the Disability Justice movement. Any surplus funds will go towards Baba's other needs for reasonable accommodations and to benefit the Michigan PPC.
Please help and SPREAD THE WORD!
For those who are wondering who Baba Baxter Jones is, here is a brief bio:
Baba Baxter Jones is a Native Detroiter born and raised during the Baby Boomer generation. He is a survivor of Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord injuries, PTSD, and Chronic Pain/Debilitation. Baba uses a wheelchair and other assistive technology devices for his mobility. He is an internationally renowned Community and Human Rights Activist fighting on behalf of People With Disabilities (PWD) for Equitable Justice. Baba Baxter's current affiliations are: Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Disability Caucus, Disabilities Coordinator of the Michigan Poor People's Campaign, 2nd Vice-president of the Detroit Chapter (BIAMI) Brain Injury Association of Michigan, among others.
Baba shared his special insight during the PPC, a national call for a moral revival, to overcome systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and the war economy. The PPC is re-igniting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last major campaign before his assassination.
This POWER WHEELCHAIR was a game-changer for Baba and his caregivers over the DC weekend! We found an amazing gently used chair for a great price which we took on the trip:
As of May 28, we are still paying off the chair. If all of Baba's Advocates and Supporters pitch in, this will be a DEAL CHANGER for the Disability Justice movement. Any surplus funds will go towards Baba's other needs for reasonable accommodations and to benefit the Michigan PPC.
Please help and SPREAD THE WORD!
For those who are wondering who Baba Baxter Jones is, here is a brief bio:
Baba Baxter Jones is a Native Detroiter born and raised during the Baby Boomer generation. He is a survivor of Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord injuries, PTSD, and Chronic Pain/Debilitation. Baba uses a wheelchair and other assistive technology devices for his mobility. He is an internationally renowned Community and Human Rights Activist fighting on behalf of People With Disabilities (PWD) for Equitable Justice. Baba Baxter's current affiliations are: Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Disability Caucus, Disabilities Coordinator of the Michigan Poor People's Campaign, 2nd Vice-president of the Detroit Chapter (BIAMI) Brain Injury Association of Michigan, among others.
Organizer
Hong Gwi-Seok
Organizer
Detroit, MI