Maysoon Zayid: Fighting injustice with a smile on her face

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Al-Araby

In a world that is continuously growing and expanding, the disabled community is still underrepresented and misrepresented. But Maysoon Zayid did not wait for anyone to stand up for her community, she decided to be the leader she was waiting for. A writer, public speaker, comedian, actress, and advocate who was born with cerebral palsy, Maysoon Zayid brims with great determination and even greater talent. With willpower that could fuel our entire planet, the Palestinian-American artist has risen above endless obstacles. Refusing to see disability as an impediment, Maysoon continues to advocate…

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