Anti-Racism Resources - September 2026
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We feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle systemic racism. These resources are also shared on our social media, blog, and website. Resources vary from month to month, and may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month. We encourage you to continue learning, and we especially hope you will seek out and support scholars, artists, creators, and activists who represent the communities most impacted by the topic of the month.
This edition, we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Deaf Awareness Month.
Editor’s Note: We are thankful for the love and labor of our partners at @probonoasl, who help us provide access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community at our events.
Pro Bono ASL on the Importance of Cultural Authenticity - NAAFA has partnered for many years with Pro Bono ASL to provide access to the Deaf and HOH (Hard of Hearing) Community. In this resource created by PBASL, people who are hiring ASL interpreters are asked to consider why identity and lived experience are an essential part of accommodations.
The Black Deaf Project - This is a great resource for learning about the Black Deaf experience, finding resources, businesses, community and more.
Hearing Loss Disproportionately Impacts People of Color - A 2023 study shows that People of Color are more likely to have hearing loss. The study highlights hearing loss as a public health issue that correlates with race in some predictable but important ways.
In Pursuit of “A Better Education” for Black Deaf Students - This article explores the layers of discrimination Black Deaf individuals face while also sharing a rich culture and vibrant community through the lens of Franklin Jones, Jr., a Deaf Studies lecturer.
[VIDEO] Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language, ABC News - Learn about the history of Black ASL and how it is celebrated and upheld by the Black Deaf Studies Center at Gallaudet University.
The Power of White Gaze: Erasure of Black Signers (Updated) - Racism and white privilege are alive and well in the Deaf Community. From schools, to the media, to social media, the erasure of Black signers is evidenced daily.
[VIDEO] Black Deaf history matters - Deaf Awareness Month is a great time to check out social media posts, videos, and other resources to learn about Black Deaf history! @KingRonASL is a deaf creator and father who uses his social media platform to highlight how racism and segregation have historically harmed Black Deaf children. He provides American Sign Language education on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram and raises awareness of the Deaf community and how racism impacts children specifically.
