Historic Victory: Black Deaf Students from Segregated 1950s School to Receive Long-Awaited Diplomas

At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in the 1950s will finally receive their high school diplomas during a graduation ceremony hosted by the university. These students were previously denied diplomas despite attending school, and the event aims to acknowledge and rectify past racial and educational injustices. The students were only able to attend the school after a legal battle against segregation, and their education was primarily focused on vocational studies rather than academics. This ceremony is seen as a significant step in recognizing the history and stories of the Black deaf community.