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As Lizzo was called out for ableism, many Black disabled people felt overlooked

Lizzo, pictured here on May 17 in New York City, has rerecorded a lyric in her new song after criticism that it had what many consider an ableist slur. (Getty Images for YouTube)
Lizzo, pictured here on May 17 in New York City, has rerecorded a lyric in her new song after criticism that it had what many consider an ableist slur. (Getty Images for YouTube)

This article was originally published on June 14, 2022.

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