StaceyFest was a project of the Disability Justice Culture Club, the first disability culture festival in recent memory and an opportunity to celebrate the memory and ongoing legacy of renowned disability justice advocate Stacey Park Milbern. The festival was held on July 20th 2024 in Oakland/unceded Ohlone land.

This transformative community gathering included:

• a mainstage program featuring disabled artists of color,
• a disability resilience fair that will highlight resources and opportunities for engaging and thriving,
• a community altar to honor our disabled ancestors who have passed, and stories of the rich history of disability rights and disability justice movements that have their roots right here in the East Bay.

In honor of her spirit and activism, the StaceyFest: Disability Love and Legacy Celebration prioritized disabled culture and community solidarity. Dancers, singers and musicians with various disabilities performed on stage. Writers and poets will led readings. Disability organizations shared their resources with participants and offer opportunities to get involved.

The planning process includes an advisory team of emerging leaders who bring experience and skills for planning disability-forward events, people who were closest to Stacey and can hold and honor what she would want this event to be, and community partners that believe in Stacey’s vision for our community.