SZA’s autism diagnosis is a familiar story for many autistic Black women

Grammy-winning singer SZA recently disclosed that she received an autism diagnosis, joking on Instagram that it made her smarter than everyone else. According to The 19th, her announcement reflects a shared experience for many Black women and girls, who often face barriers to diagnosis despite displaying autistic traits. Her public acknowledgment highlights ongoing disparities in how autism is recognized across different communities.

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