About Black Autistic and Proud
Black Autistic and Proud exists to be a gentle community space for Black autistic adults, whether you are early-discovered, late-discovered, self-discovered, or still exploring.
If you are here, I want you to know this right away. You are not broken. You are not too much. And you are not alone.
This space was created with you in mind. A place to rest, learn, and find language for who you are, at your own pace.
Why this exists
For a lot of us, life has meant masking, pushing through exhaustion, and blaming ourselves for struggles that were never personal failure.
For Black autistic adults, that experience can also include race, culture, expectations, and survival layered on top.
When I was searching, I could not find a space that centered Black autistic adults and spoke honestly about late discovery and becoming yourself in your own time. So I created one.
Who this space is for
Black Autistic and Proud is for Black autistic adults who are diagnosed, self diagnosed, questioning, late discovered, or still figuring things out.
You belong here exactly as you are. No proof needed.
This is a place to understand yourself with compassion instead of judgment. A place to learn and grow at your own pace. A place where you do not have to explain or perform.
Mission and vision
The mission of Black Autistic and Proud is to help Black autistic adults understand themselves, feel proud of who they are, and access support that reflects their lived experience.
The vision is for this to grow into a space shaped by many Black autistic voices and perspectives.
A place of clarity, learning, and community. A place where none of us has to navigate this alone.
A note from the creator
Welcome to BA&P.
I'm Solei, a late identified Black autistic and ADHD adult (AuDHD).
For most of my life, I felt off without knowing why. I was misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and constantly trying to force myself into spaces that were not a fit for me.
Learning my neurotype did not fix everything, but it gave me a clarity I never had before and became a turning point in my life toward self-acceptance and self-love.
I created Black Autistic and Proud because I could not find a space that centered Black autistic adults with honesty, softness, and information that reflected my experience as Black and autistic.
Right now, this is a one-person effort built from my own journey, but I hope it becomes more than just me.
My hope is that this grows into a space shaped by many Black autistic voices, stories, perspectives, and hands. A place where we see ourselves reflected and where none of us has to navigate this alone.
If you are here, I hope this space helps you feel seen. I hope it helps you understand yourself with more compassion. And I hope it reminds you that your Black autistic self is whole and worthy of pride.
With love,
Solei