Tag: history

2012 Deaf Action Center Boys’ Summit

2012 DEAF ACTION CENTER BOYS’ SUMMIT Celebrating “Deaf” Smith – and his 225th Birthday! On October 25, 2012, Erastus “Deaf” Smith will step out of Texas history and into the DAC Teen Leadership Summit for Deaf & Hard of Hearing…

“Deaf Heritage” Now Available

“Deaf Heritage” Now Available Jack R. Gannon’s original groundbreaking volume on Deaf history and culture is available once again. “Deaf Heritage: A Narrative History of Deaf America”(B117) brings together the story of the Deaf experience in America from a Deaf…

Come Celebrate Deaf Smith’s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies at Texas State Capitol

Erastus Smith Media Contact: Steve Baldwin, Ph.D. [email protected] or (512) 410-0415 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Come Celebrate Deaf Smith’s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies at Texas State Capitol AUSTIN, TX [March 30 2012] – Erastus “Deaf” Smith, a famous spy,…

Long-Awaited Deaf Smith Special Edition

Long-Awaited Deaf Smith Special Edition Now Available for Purchase! This 20-page, soft cover 8½” X 11” special edition by author Dr. Steve C. Baldwin, on the famous exploits of Erastus “Deaf” Smith, hero of the Texas Revolution, may be purchased…

UH holds Q&A with deaf African Americans

UH holds Q&A with deaf African Americans Moderator: Event highlights previously unknown subculture in community By Tristan Tippet Published on: Monday, February 27, 2012 As part of the final celebration of Black History Month, UH’s College of Liberal Arts and…

HBDA presents Deaf Black History – Houston

HBDA presents Deaf Black History HOUSTON BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES PRESENTS: Let us celebrate DEAF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Date: Saturday, Fegruary 11, 2012 Time: 1 p.m. -4 p.m *Meeting *Speakers *Soul food diners will be sold. $5.00-Plate for members/$6.00-Plate for non-members…