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Disability activists call out the viral #NewTeacherPrank trend on TikTok, call it 'harmful and hurtful' | World – Gulf News
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A writer from Illinois with a genetic disorder was made fun of online for her looks. She fired back with a series of cheerful selfies that went viral. - Chicago Tribune
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They Fought Bullying For Years. Then Their Photos Became Part Of A Viral Tik Tok Trend Mocking Disabilities.
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Illinois Writer With Disabilities, Melissa Blake, Shuts Down Internet Trolls With Message: 'You're Not Going To Get The Best Of Me – CBS Chicago
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Melissa Blake on Twitter: "I think my disability has given me a lot of strength, and I don't think that is something that you necessarily think of when you think of disabled
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Disability Activist Melissa Blake Speaks Out After TikTok Challenge Mocks People With Disabilities | Here & Now
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Why Melissa Blake Is Becoming The Next Female Role Model | by Stella Yanakieva | The Innovation | Sep, 2020 | Medium
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