Spotlight on Black Deaf History

A young Black woman holding a megaphone and camera. There is a group of people and a colorful mural behind her.

While you’ve probably heard of iconic African-American historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Billie Holiday, the d/Deaf communities often do not receive the same recognition. In honor of Black History Month, here is a spotlight on some of the most prominent individuals in the Black Deaf community.  Educators Louise B. Miller was a  […]

Spotlight on Black Deaf History

Yellow and brown illustration of 5 Black people in profile

While you’ve probably heard of iconic African-American historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Billie Holiday, the d/Deaf communities often do not receive the same recognition. In honor of Black History Month, here is a spotlight on some of the most prominent individuals in the Black Deaf community.  Doctors and Scholars The first Black […]