A documentary exploring the integration of Black Deaf students at the Kendall School during the 1950s Civil Rights era.
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The Life and Legacy of Dr. Andrew Foster
A documentary exploring Dr. Andrew Foster’s life as the first Black Gallaudet graduate and his work founding 30+ schools for the Deaf in Africa.
Continue readingThe Glenn Anderson Story
A video documenting the life of Dr. Glenn Anderson, the first deaf Black man to earn a PhD in the U.S. and a leader in the deaf community.
Continue readingSign Language Interpreters: Practicing with a Socially Conscious Approach
Joseph Hill explores how social consciousness and Black ASL research help sign language interpreters recognize and dismantle systemic social barriers.
Continue readingAssessing Black Deaf History
This article summarizes Black Deaf history from the 1980s-present, detailing leadership, scholarship, and the impact of National Black Deaf Advocates.
Continue readingBlack Deaf History – Joseph Sarpy
A tribute to Joseph Sarpy, the first professional Black Deaf actor, detailing his historic career with the National Theatre of the Deaf since 1971.
Continue readingBlack Deaf History – Southern School for the Deaf
Graduates of the Southern School for the Deaf share memories of the last segregated Deaf school in America and its unique linguistic history.
Continue readingODI: Still I Rise! with Dr. Glenn Anderson
Dr. Glenn Anderson shares the stories of Black Deaf Arkansans from the segregation era through the integration of the Arkansas School for the Deaf.
Continue readingCGSL Sign Language Identity Panel: Diversity
Dr. Joseph Hill explores Black ASL, historical segregation's impact on language, and the need for intersectionality in Deaf identity research.
Continue readingBlack Deaf Resources by Joseph C. Hill
A curated collection of videos, articles, and a bibliography on Black Deaf history, culture, and ASL, compiled by Dr. Joseph C. Hill.
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