This video, titled Black Deaf History – Joseph Sarpy, features the story of Joseph Sarpy, the first professional Black Deaf actor. Born in Louisiana, Sarpy shares his journey from attending the Southern State School for Deaf Negroes to joining the National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) in 1971. He reflects on his career as a trailblazer in the theater world, his international travels, and his pride in his family—particularly his daughter, Monique, who became a sign language interpreter.