Since 1981, #DCABDA has unapologetically endeavored to advance the well-being interests of the #BlackDeaf community in the DC Metropolitan area. ✊🏾

Joined January 2022
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District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
Join us along with @CleanCityDC @DCABDA_1981 @corpsthat as we make Ward 5 sparkling clean!
Earth Day, every day, every ward. 🌎 Show up for your community and for the planet this Earth Day. Find your ward’s clean-up ⬇️
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District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
Free dental exams and cleanings for the deaf community! Offered by the CCBC Interpreter Preparation Program and Dental Hygiene Program at CCBC Dundalk on October 8. (More info on the flyer and full description & transcription in ALT tag).
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District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
Today, on behalf of the @DCABDA_1981, I will be testifying before the Committee on Human Services to support the “Director of the Office for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Kari Cooke Confirmation Resolution of 2022.” Public Hearing at 10 a.m.: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.…
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District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
26 Sep 2022
D.C. is considering giving every resident $100 a month to be used toward Metro fares. The bill advanced Monday, and could be taken up by the full council as early as October. bit.ly/3Celenm
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There is beauty and power in unity: We appreciate our DCABDA members and community for their contribution to the community. See bio for general and vendor registration.
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Purchase Your Exhibit Booth. Featuring: Entertainment, Food, Games, and Silent Auction (bring cash only). For further information if you need or have a special request, contact us at blackhistory@dcabda.org.
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All of proceeds will benefit the DCABDA Youth Leadership Program through Cashapp ($DCABDA1981) and/or cash. DCABDA is classified by IRS as a 501[c] [3] Nonprofit Organization. Centered at the bottom is the logo for DC Area Black Deaf Advocates.
District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who are celebrating the Jewish New Year! May your prayers be heard and this season be sweet and joyous.
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Black deaf youth had the privilege of engaging with members of @DCABDA_1981, the Center for Black Deaf Studies - Gallaudet University, and the inaugural Director, Kari Cooke of the @MayorBowser’s @dcmayorsoffice of @DCMODDHH.
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“The recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Miller v. Board of Education of District of Columbia decision” could not be done without the collaboration with the Center for Black Deaf Studies — through Mark Takano and Eleanor Holmes Norton’s support! congress.gov/bill/117th-cong…

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District of Columbia Black Deaf Advocates retweeted
“I see the impact of this ruling on our own community, our students, and so many diverse women, people, and families throughout the nation,” says #GallaudetU’s President Cordano in her response to the overruling of Roe v. Wade. Watch the full response at gu.live/lzJVB
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District of Columbia Area Black Deaf Advocates offer consolation to individuals who have recently lost their federal legal abortion rights. We acknowledge that the Supreme Court’s ruling will transform American life and politics.
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We stand in solidarity with those affected by this decision.]