Dear SFDS Community,

At SFDS, we celebrate and honor the achievements of the Black community not just during Black History Month, but every day. Our commitment to recognizing the contributions, resilience, and inspiration from Black individuals—past, present, and future—is unwavering. As we reflect on the great works that have shaped our society and continue to inspire us, we are proud to highlight the following remarkable individuals for their significant impact and dedication to excellence in their respective fields.

💙💛Honorees💙💛

Black/Deaf Artists

April Jackson

Pioneering Deaf Interpreter & Storyteller

Website | @aprjacksw

Jasmine Simmons

Influential Deaf Advocate & Speaker

@drjasminesimmons

Harold Foxx

Celebrated Deaf Actor & Comedian

Website | @iamharoldfoxx

Ebony R. Gooden

Website | Deaf Digital Media Artist

Brooklyn Leaders

Justin Freeman

Dynamic Writer & Social Commentator

Medium | @thisjustinblog

Atiba Edwards

President and CEO, Brooklyn Children's Museum

L. Joy Williams 

Political Strategist and Social Justice Activist

@ljoywilliams

Jacque Vaughn

Esteemed Brooklyn Nets Head Coach

Rev Kim Council

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President

Emerging Leader

Islah Tauheed

Innovative Leader and Educator

@izzieteachers

Black Luminary

Beverly Rogers

SFDS PPS Supervisor

Dedicated Leader & Mentor 

Black Trailblazers

Stephane Duret

Acclaimed Actor & Theater Educator

Website

Germaine Graham

Inspirational ASL Interpreter & Advocate

@deafintelycommunicating 

🌟 Join Us 🌟

We invite you to join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals and their contributions to our community and beyond. Their stories of perseverance, leadership, and creativity continue to inspire and motivate us all. With heartfelt gratitude and respect, SFDS

Please note: Links and social media handles are provided for further exploration of these honorees' works and contributions.

Thank you for being an essential part of the St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf community.

Big hugs and high-fives,

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS)