Fifth National Deaf People of Color
Conference 2020 & (2021)
"Breaking Walls: Exploration and Self-Empowerment"
National Deaf People of Color Virtual Conference 2021 (August 2021)
by NDPC Boston Committee
by NDPC Boston Committee
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WHO are we?
Through the tireless advocacy of NDPC Committee, the conference will be offering a series of presentations that address the underpinnings of the conference's theme: Live, Heal, and Prosper. |
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NDPC 2021 Virtual Conference Theme
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National Deaf People of Color’s (NDPC) 2021 virtual conference theme is:
“Our Legacy: Live, Heal & Prosper” The souls of our Black and Brown people are, in a centralized collective, living, healing from trauma, and prospering through it all, TOGETHER! Our legacy, live, heal and prosper, reflects our Black and Brown’s shared and lived experiences with humility and humanity. For centuries, we have lived our lives in a constant state of survival mode, battling those who continually sought to eradicate our rights to exist as humans. This conference is a safe space where we strive to build a sustainable legacy with deep cultural roots that will last for endless generations. We welcome all BIPOC and allies to join us at our table. In solidarity, we shall overcome and prosper! |
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NDPC Committee
Laurene Simms
Founder of Deaf Women of Color Washington, D.C. |
Stephanie Hakulin
Co-Chair of NDPC Conference Massachusetts |
Shana Gibbs
Co-Chair of NDPC Conference Massachusetts |
Roberta Eaton
Maryland |
Cloe Canela
Massachusetts |
Jenni Yang-Chambers
Texas |
Anthony Harrison
Massachusetts |
Erin Sanders-Sigmon
Vermont |
Denice Stewart
Massachusetts |
Shameqca Keeton
Arizona |
Tricia Wenda Alleyne
Washington, D.C. |
Conference Agenda
Time slots below are all EST and may be subject to change and/or selected presenters may be moved around.
Keynote Presenters
Melody Stein
Born into a family of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Melody Stein became a third-generation business owner. Her family has operated primarily restaurants in Hong Kong since 1970. In 1980, her parents decided to relocate to America so that Melody and her brother could attend a Deaf school, California School for the Deaf in Fremont. Melody's father then opened a restaurant in San Francisco. This was when Melody knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Melody obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from San Francisco State University then pursued her childhood dream. Since 2007, Melody and her husband, Russell Stein have founded several businesses together including a restaurant and business education & consulting service In 2021, Melody Stein is launching MxT 2510, a sustainable clothing brand with her daughter, Taysia Stein. |
Kyle Amber Clark
a lifelong learner who is still on her journey with the passion to share and advance inclusion across
the board in our deaf communities. She is keen on changing the narratives to ensure Black and brown deaf folx have a place in all the stories. Her goal is to elevate counter-narratives until they are no longer countering. |
Plenary Presenters
DeAnna Swope
Atlanta, GA "This presentation will involve a dialogue about the trauma that Black Deaf people has experienced, how they define their closure and healing from it." |
Nicole Plummer
New York "Black Trauma Recovery Is A Process" |
Malibu Barron
Austin, TX "Compassion and Courageous Converstation" |
Dr. Suzette Garay
Milwaukee, Wisconsin "How To Define Your Authentic Self When You’ve Have Lost Yourself in Pleasing Others." |
Panelists
Saturday October 2nd, 2021
Panel Discussion
2:30pm-4pm
More Informatiom Coming Soon!
Panel Discussion
2:30pm-4pm
More Informatiom Coming Soon!
Meet The Moderator & Panelists
Candace Jones, Moderator
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Coco Cabral, Panelist
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Koko Thomas, Panelist
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Sarah Bear-Brown, Panelist
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Usherla DeBerry, Panelist
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Ivy Velez, Panelist
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NDPC presents: Entertainment
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Opening Ceremony
October 1st, 2021 Master of Ceremonies: Ivy Velez Special Guest Entertainer: Dre Robinson, DJ Deaf Tunez |
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Friday Evening
October 1st, 2021 8pm-10pm Master of Ceremonies: Ivy Velez Special Guest Entertainer: The Velez Deaf Sisters Ivy Velez's bio: Ivy Vélez is a grassroot Latina Deaf Lesbian Community Advocate and was born the oldest daughter of Deaf Parents who are both from Puerto Rico and works as a Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Supports at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) serving individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Master of Science degree in Organizational, Management and Leadership. She has worked in human services for over 35 years and developed specialized consultations, staff training and program/process evaluations focusing on intercultural competences and on issues related to valuing diversity within culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse school settings, workplaces, and organizations locally, statewide, and nationwide. She also conducted and chaired effective cultural sensitivity workshops, numerous presentations, seminars, and panels addressing issues affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers. During her leisure time, she enjoys Deaf Theatres for many years. Ivy and Elisa founded The Velez Deaf Sisters. |
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Saturday Evening
October 2nd, 2021 7pm-9pm Master of Ceremonies: Ivy Velez Special Guest Entertainer: Deaf performer David Rivera performs at the ASL Slam in NYC Born and bred in the Bronx, David is a graduate of Lexington School for the Deaf in NYC. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in ASL Studies at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and a Master’s Degree in Deaf Education at McDaniel College. David is a full-time professor in the ASL & Deaf Studies and ASL- English Interpreting Programs at Union County College in New Jersey. He currently holds an ASLTA provisional certificate. David is also a trained Deaf interpreter working in the NYC & NJ area. His effortless style and precise fluency has led David to be featured on various educational, medical, and entertainment published works. He is also an actor, performer, and ASL storyteller with specialty in ASL classifiers. David has taught various workshops in numerous places around the world. |
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Registration
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Interested in becoming one of donors for our live auction event? Money raised at the event will be used towards empowering and advocating Deaf BIPOC youth and reaching out to society-at-large through education and validation by recognizing the contributions of Deaf people of color through networking, resources and services. We are hoping that your company would consider donating a suitable prize for our raffle and/or silent and live auction. Please click the document below to learn more on how to donate.
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