Topic: History

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Black Deaf History: Joseph Sarpy

Joseph Sarpy shares his story of how he became the first professional Black Deaf actor.

Black Deaf artists discuss their perspectives and experiences in each of their respective field.

View the "Meet the Millers," the story of the history of segregation and integration of Black Deaf students on Gallaudet University campus.

Why was Agatha Tiegel Hanson is important to Deaf Women history and Gallaudet University? To learn more, watch "The Feather" video.

Learn more about Deaf Holocaust survivor Charlotte Friedman and how she successfully escaped war-torn Europe.

Learn about Deaf Holocaust survivor Charlotte Friedman and how she successfully escaped war-torn Europe, including meeting Anne Frank and her family.

This English subtitled film depicts the plight of Jewish Deaf women in a sewing factory during WWII in British Sign Language.

Read articles on the culture, history and education of the Black Deaf Community, written by former NBDA President Benro Ogunyipe.

Watch the first of the nine chapters of "The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL: Its History and Structure" video, written by Carolyn McCaskill, et. al.

Watch the second video in the 150th Anniversary Video Series, produced by Maryland School for the Deaf.