History of Black Deaf Education in the South

Pre-Civil War Era

• No formal education for black people in the South.
• Included lack of educational institutions for black deaf individuals.

Post-Civil War Developments

• Civil War ended in 1865.
• Emergence of schools for black and deaf individuals started to occur.

Establishment of Schools

• 1869: First school for black children opened in Raleigh.
• 1938: Louisiana established its first school for black deaf children.
• 1978: Desegregation of schools in Louisiana.
• Approximately 18 black deaf schools were established across the U.S.
• Notable school in Washington D.C.

Impact of Segregation on Language Development

• Segregated education led to the emergence of a unique language.
• Black deaf schools became innovative in developing sign languages.
• Creation of distinct vocabularies and signing methods.
• Developed unique ways of self-expression through sign language.