Tonight: The History of Black Deaf Washington

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Black Deaf History in sign language

 

Join the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs to Celebrate the History of Black Deaf People in Washington, DC.

 

 

The History of Black Deaf Washington

Date: Today, Tuesday, February 19th

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: The Signing Starbucks, 625 H Street NE

 

Topics:

  • Historical Overview
  • Miller v. DC Board of Education -- What was its significance? 
  • Dr. McCaskill -   Deaf Studies (the head of Diversity/Inclusion at Gallaudet who taped interviews of the Miller family)
  • Claudia Gordon, Esquire -- What are legislative issues?
  • Michelle Banks, Actress -Arts/Culture – Acting Company
  • Billy Sanders, Interpreter- NAOBI Hearing/Deaf Interpreters of Color 
  • Dr. Ernest Hairston - High Bridge Foundation -- Schools for the Deaf: Are They Still Necessary?

To learn more about the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs, visit: moaaa.dc.gov