Blanche Wilkins
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BILINGUAL VOCABULARY STUDY
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Blanche Wilkins was Jan and Maya's ancestor.
Blanche Wilkins's Accomplishments
Blanche Wilkins wrote articles in The Silent Worker newspaper for the Deaf.
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Blanche Wilkins as a First Black Deaf Person to...
Blanche Wilkins was the first Black Deaf person who graduated from Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.
Blanche Wilkins was the first Black Deaf Teacher in N.C. School for Black Deaf and Blind Students
Activity #1: Examining Documents about Blanche Wilkins
Blanche Wilkins's quote
Explain Blanche's point in early training for Deaf children in ASL.
Blanche's letter to Dr. Edward M. Gallaudet
What did Blanche want from Dr. E.M. Gallaudet?
Compare the salaries of Elizabeth Crow who was a white Kindergarten teacher and Blanche Wilkins as a primary teacher.
How much more did Crow earn than Wilkins as a primary (elementary) teacher?
