Dr. Glenn B. Anderson is the first Black Deaf male to earn a doctoral degree (Ph. D).
Dr. Dr. Shirley Allen is the first Black Deaf female to earn a doctoral degree (Ph. D).

Roger D. O'Kelly is the first Black Deaf male lawyer in the United States.
Claudia Gordon is the first Black Deaf female lawyer in the United States.
Derrick Coleman is the first Black Deaf offensive player in the National Football League (NFL).
Kenny Walker is the first Black Deaf NFL player. He played for Denver Bronco.
Curtis Pride is the first Deaf MLB player.