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πŸ“£ COMMUNITY EVENT: RAISING HEARING CHILDREN IN DEAF FAMILIES Join DCABDA for a panel discussion on Raising Hearing Children in Deaf Families: Experience, Identity & Support. πŸ“… Wednesday, November 4, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM Come hear different experiences and discuss identity, family, and support. This event also supports fundraising for Youth Leadership Programs and Support! Updated flyer with the corrected QR code. Please share with your friends and community! #DCABDA #DeafCommunity #YouthLeadership #DeafFamilies #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
πŸ–€πŸŽƒ BLACKWEEN: HONORING OUR HISTORY & LEGACY πŸŽƒπŸ–€ Couldn’t make it to BLACKWEEN last Friday No worries! Here’s a chance to learn more about the meaning and history behind BLACKWEEN. Watch the video to learn, enjoy, and celebrate with us! πŸ–€ #BLACKWEEN #BlackHistory #BlackCulture #CBDS #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
Exciting Progress on the Louise B. Miller Memorial Garden #CBDS #BlackDeafLegacy #BlackDeafHistoryMatters #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
Who inspires you in the Black Deaf community? πŸ’œβœ¨ We asked students at Gallaudet University to share the people who inspire them, from trailblazers and educators to mentors and community members making a difference. Let’s celebrate the incredible individuals shaping and uplifting the Black Deaf community! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ [Transcript & Video Description is in the comment below] #BlackDeafExcellence #BlackDeafCommunity #DeafRepresentation #DeafInspiration #deafculture by @blackdeafstudiescenter
πŸŽƒπŸ’€ BLACK-WEEN Γ— DAY OF THE DEAD πŸ’€πŸŽƒ CBDS and Nuestra Casa are collaborating! Join us this Friday, October 30, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Gallaudet University in the Hall Memorial Building (HMB) Atrium! Come enjoy fun activities, exciting games, delicious food, and learn about education, culture, and traditions! πŸ“… October 30 ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM πŸ“ HMB Atrium Want more information? πŸ“§ CBDS@gallaudet.edu πŸ“§ casa@gallaudet.edu Bring your friends and come celebrate with us! We hope to see you there! πŸ‘»πŸŽ‰ #BLACKWEEN #DayOfTheDead #CBDS #NuestraCasa #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
Director Kari Cooke presented at Gallaudet University with Center of Black Deaf Studies: The Andrew Foster Lecture Series. She presented about Deaf Afrofuturism. Thank you to everybody who showed up, watched, and brought important questions! by @blackdeafstudiescenter
πŸŽƒπŸ’€ BLACK-WEEN Γ— DAY OF THE DEAD πŸ’€πŸŽƒ CBDS and Nuestra Casa are collaborating! Join us this Friday, October 30, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Gallaudet University in the Hall Memorial Building (HMB) Atrium! Come enjoy fun activities, exciting games, delicious food, and learn about education, culture, and traditions! πŸ“… October 30 ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM πŸ“ HMB Atrium Want more information? πŸ“§ CBDS@gallaudet.edu πŸ“§ casa@gallaudet.edu Bring your friends and come celebrate with us! We hope to see you there! πŸ‘»πŸŽ‰ #BLACKWEEN #DayOfTheDead #CBDS #NuestraCasa #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
πŸ–€β€οΈ A Special Alumni Visit to CBDS! The Center for Black Deaf Studies (CBDS) at Gallaudet University was honored to welcome two distinguished alumni for their first visit to the CBDS office during homecoming!! ✨ Meet Our Alumni: πŸŽ“ Catherine Hennon Ingram β€” Class of 1976 Catherine’s professional experience includes working with the National Park Service at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. πŸŽ“ Alonzo Ingram Jr. β€” Class of 1975 Alonzo worked in Gallaudet University’s Physical Plant Department, contributing to facilities maintenance. We are proud to recognize our alumni and celebrate their connections to Gallaudet University. Visits like these provide opportunities to honor their experiences, preserve our history, and strengthen connections across generations of the Black Deaf community. β€οΈπŸ–€ Honoring our past. Celebrating our present. Inspiring our future. #centerfortheblackdeafstudies #gallaudetu #BlackDeafHistory #BlackDeafAlumni #DeafCommunity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
A special thank you to Sharnice for bringing the seeded watermelon and to Francis for honoring and sharing this meaningful African tradition. Sorry, everyone! The watermelon is all gone! πŸ‰ You missed a delicious treat, but there’s always next time! Goodbye, summer! Welcome, fall! πŸ‚πŸ #cbds #AfricanHeritage #ASL #DeafCommunity #GallaudetUniversity by @blackdeafstudiescenter
πŸ“šβœ¨ THE ANDREW FOSTER LECTURE SERIES βœ¨πŸ“š Join us for an upcoming lecture featuring Dr. Reginald Bess! BLACK DEAF STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES: ALGEBRA PREPAREDNESS FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE Dr. Reginald Bess’s research explores what affects Black Deaf students’ math readiness as they transition from high school to college. His research identifies racial identity, family dynamics, school experiences, and attitudes toward algebra as key influences. Dr. Bess earned his PhD from Gallaudet University and currently teaches mathematics there. Reginald Bess.pdf πŸ“… Friday, November 13, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM–1:00 PM πŸ“ SAC 1011 πŸ’» Join virtually: gu.live/iKSju πŸ“² Save the date, share this post, and join us for this important conversation! #centerfortheblackdeafstudies #gallaudetu by @blackdeafstudiescenter
REMINDER: 🌍✨ THE ANDREW FOSTER LECTURE SERIES: DEAF AFROFUTURISM ✨🌍 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kari Cooke, Cabinet Member and Inaugural Director of the DC Mayor’s Office of Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing. Topic: Deaf Afrofuturism Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM EDT SAC 1011 Webinar: gul.live/XMhaM Come learn, connect, and explore Black Deaf futures, liberation, and societal transformation. πŸ–€βœ¨ πŸ“² Save the date & share this post with your friends! #centerfortheblackdeafstudies #gallaudetu by @blackdeafstudiescenter
🌍 DAY 7 β€” Black Deaf International Week 🌍 ✨ Meet Obinna Duru! πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Obinna Duru is from Nigeria and has a strong passion for Deaf Studies and Deaf culture. πŸŽ“ Education: * B.Ed. in Special Education β€” Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2024) * M.A. in Deaf Studies / Cultural Studies β€” Gallaudet University (2026) 🌍 Languages: Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) πŸ’¬ β€œWork harder, earn money and support the people I love.” Obinna enjoys learning about Deaf Studies and Deaf culture and trying new experiences. Join us for Day 7 of Black Deaf International Week as we celebrate Black Deaf voices, experiences, culture, education, and achievements from around the world! πŸ–€πŸ€ŸπŸΎπŸŒ #Day7 #BlackDeafInternationalWeek #centerfortheblackdeafstudies #gallaudetu by @blackdeafstudiescenter

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